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This page will be used to share "extra" thoughts and ideas not
necessarily related to the Native American Flute or drum but of possible
interest to the visitors to our site. Most items will carry the spirit of the
Cherokee, or of other Native American peoples.
This poem paying tribute to a great Cherokee was contributed by the author
for publication on our website. Wado ("thanks") to Kathy for the
opportunity to share it with our visitors. You can contact Kathy at kgcummings2@aol.com.
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The Giant Sequoyah
If
you
think of a
giant sequoia
you may only
think of a tree
You should know
it was named for a man
a phenomenal Cherokee
He was born about 1760
in eastern Tennessee
to a highly respected family
Known for their knowledge
of religion and tribal history
A silversmith by trade
a task before himself he laid
In 1809 he became fascinated
with a new way of communication
introduced by whites invading his nation
It took 12 years to pen 86 symbols
based on Cherokee word syllables
Anyone speaking the language could read
and write, after learning what they mean
This Cherokee’s aim was to record
ancient tribal culture in permanent form
Sequoyah
is the
ONLY
person in
History
who has
developed
a writing
system
single
handedly
Mighty is the giant sequoia/Sequoyah
By
kgcummings
copyright © 2006 kgcummings
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