They had lived here for thousands of years
generation born and died
in their culture with happiness and unity
there was nothing to fear
but the worry of drought or torrential rain
communities to sustain!
Risk of bandits or disputes with neighbours
but problems resolved together
or through compromise and code of honour
the children knew freedom
no hatred cruelty wars nor sense of despair
where there was mercy and care!
They could each exist with their own free will
until settlers came to call
no understanding for the native inhabitants
what they wanted cruelly took
driving them off their ancient and sacred land
where each made their last stand!
From then on that tranquillity and peace gone
that virgin land ripped apart
the resources gauged out for power and profit
from the earth they loved
live stock slaughtered their paradise now taken
from their inherited culture did awaken!
Survival death and misery would be their future!
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