Love Poem: Love Is a Bond

Love Is a Bond

I met my friend Jack in the schoolyard-
   I was Ojibwe, he was Cree and we were lonely;
      And from big bullies he became my bodyguard;
He told me things looking at me hard;
   Whispering to me about our culture- words for me only;
      Both our souls and hearts were deeply scarred.

And there was a love that has lasted time;
   We walked hand in hand in parks, the woods and churchyard;
      He taught me First Nation teachings so sublime;
Now, I visit my friend in a graveyard-
                               A bond of love only.
                                 

________________________
March 29, 2017

Rhyme/Love Is A Bond
Copyright Protected, ID 888278

Opposite Gender Love Expression
Frank Herrera

Second Place