Am I white enough?

Child of the people brave and true

American by breed

 

So through scorn by those who sold our lands

Propagated, fumigated and discarded the clans

 

Am I white enough to be no longer classified to secede

My home, my land, my ancestral heritage?

 

No longer red with brown eyes, traded for indigo

A necessary end to avoid your indignation

 

Ancestor, mind so bold, ancient wisdom no longer told

Am I white enough for you?

 

See my skin, pale amber, and eyes of blue

No longer I hope am I scorned by you

 

Chief blood runs through my veins

A spirit medicine line all the same

 

Brave lord, leader betrayed

By hook, crook and color to be said

 

Am I white enough yet?

My heritage lost in silent scorn

 

Dirty Indian, Dirty Cherokee

Heck dirty Pottawatomie, slandered all the lot

 

Cast your dimes, throw your quarters

I care no longer

 

For my heart is still hard fought

When will you self righteous horde ever be satisfied?

 

Upon my ancestors, pain you set your pride

Still then and now? Am I white enough yet?