Such a beautiful place
for blood to be shed,
war after war
and countless are dead.
Do restless souls
still wander this land,
cut short in life
by taking a stand.
Many folks today
take for granted their freedom,
never give thought
about how much we did need’em.
The greed of countries
gave birth to these fights,
having total disregard
for the indigenous one’s rights.
Through war and disease
their numbers went down,
their way of life
turned from smile to frown.
The ghosts of Lake George
and the sacrifices they made,
give the respect they deserve
so their memory won’t fade.
-C. H. Eldridge
Adirondack Native Photography 