THE BURIAL MOUNDS

THE BURIAL MOUNDS

Downtown there is a city square,
a park.
We hold our celebrations there.
A bandstand in the center
gathers the musicians
while up and down the walks
vendors hawk their wares.

In two corners sacred mounds are circled ‘round
with yellow ropes and a sign request:

“PLEASE RESPECT
THE BURIAL MOUNDS.”

These indigenous rest
in a town they didn’t choose.
We are now their home.

To show respect
we mow their grass --
that -- and don’t trespass.

I saw a group at River City Days --
with pan flute, guitar and harp --
playing beautiful music, South American style.

Our natives must have music makers
who could celebrate the mounds
and keep our spirits raised year-round.


DRK
4/23/16