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Layli Long Soldier — WHEREAS my eyes land on the shoreline

Poetry Unbound

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Exploring Lament and Legacy in Poetry

This chapter explores Lely Long Soldier's poem which critically examines the U.S. government's apology to Native peoples. Through the lens of a personal narrative, it addresses themes of historical trauma, societal expectations, and the need for genuine acknowledgment of injustice.

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