I Am Indigenous(Whitman-style free verse poem) BY RICHARD DANIEL IYALL I am indigenous to this land. Yes, I am. Indigenous I am. I am a member of the Cowlitz Tribe, whose sacred land is [...] Continue Reading
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Poetry Corner
Richard’s Soliloquy (Blank Verse Poem) Sometimes I feel I just cannot go on. I want to stop and let my spirit be. The forces in this world want more and more. They make demands upon my [...] Continue Reading
A Sonnet for My Friends
My friends, I want to share a word with you. I’ve been around the sun six dozen times and each time taught me lessons that are true. So, listen to my thoughts in words and rhymes. Our [...] Continue Reading
I Am a Little Froggie Sitting in a Pot
By Richard D. Iyall I am a little froggie sitting in a pot. I’m doing nothing wrong, so why’s it so hot? I wear a mask over most of my face. I took the jab. It’s such a disgrace. The [...] Continue Reading
Native American Day
By Richard Iyall In 1939, California Governor Culbert Olson declared Oct. 1 of that year to be Indian Day. That made this state the first to designate a day to honor the indigenous people who were [...] Continue Reading