DEATH SONG FOR OUR CHIEF - JOSEPH, GENERAL JACK COTTON

Chief Joseph General Jack Cotton

Although I knew you for too short of time,

I still feel as if you were a father of mine.

A mountain of a man, fierce and proud,

A man who stood above others in a crowd.

Full of passion for his convictions,

Maintaining our culture, and our Nation.

Yet gentle in all your strength,

You would always go the mile, or any length.

A natural born leader of men,

Whether it was family, or kin.

When this Nation called, you heeded their call,

Yet on the battlefield you did not fall.

When your people needed a strong leader,

None could have chosen any greater.

Although you were a wounded bear, suffering great misery,

And I watched you, my heart full, my eyes teary.

Even still you were the Chief of Chief's,

A father who held on to his beliefs.

I am proud to have known you for such a short while,

I will fondly remember you with a smile.

So rest now "Popa" Jack, it's your due,

And in the afterlife we will see you, healthy and new...

Love Marilyn, Edward, Shiona, Briana Livingston