As Told By Nella

So as promised here is my 5th place first prompt. The theme was 'Tainos'. I must admit it was a bit rough to do this one but I did my best.

First Born by Ornella Green

Children live what they learn

But what was taught to me?

Weapons and murder is survival

My family would be extinct on arrival of the invaders

What lessons have i learnt?

What have they taught me?

Exploit the meek and plunder

Rob and steal

I come from a simple way of being

Cassava, tobacco

All crops to feed

‘We were here first!’  I screamed at the top of my lungs

But they couldn’t understand

They didn't seem to understand me

They couldn't realize we were first to settle

First to make our homes

First to live these lives of freedom

All they sought was to destroy us

Make us work

And do what they want

Why haven't the gods helped us?

Why can't the cacique lead us to safety?

Are we doomed to this life?

Is there no escape for us?

Children live what they learn

But what was taught to me?

Survival is for the fittest?

The more vigilant and dominating?

What have they taught me?