Civilization

There have been other Indian wars
but of course
the rash tribes are always worsted
in the long run.
The irresistible march of civilized man has destroyed
the buffaloes,
or bisons,
and broken down the old life of the Indians
to which they were so much attached.
All the hunting grounds will soon be occupied
by farms,
mines,
and cities.
There is nothing left for the Indians
but to become civilized
or perish.


Copyright ©2004 Juliet Krassenstein