RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: NATIVE JUSTICE
Redemption (versus Reparations)
Reparations are for the flesh
Redemption is for the soul
Reparations ease our memories
They do not make us whole
When those who have abused us
Offer money for our pain
It fails to give us comfort
A glass of water for the rain
But when we are redeemed
We are obliged to forgive
The abuser feels our suffering
Another life is lived
So offer your reparations
If your guilt you wish to ease
But if you seek redemption
Let your conscience set you free
(for all indigenous people)
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