"A Man Named Geronimo" by John Kaniecki

It is the duty and responsibility for a human being to be concerned about his bellow human being. As a Christian we must embrace all with Love. It is the fundamental and greatest command of God. Love walks hand in hand with Truth. If we want to improve the future we must honestly assess the past.

The story of Geronimo Pratt is yet another tale of misery in America’s sordid past. Geronimo was found guilty of murder while the government knew without doubt that he was innocent.  The powers in the United States allowed an innocent man to go to jail because of his political persuasions.

As an artist and a poet I feel it is a necessity to expose the lies that are perpetrated. If you have never heard of Geronimo Pratt I invite you to hear his story.

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Here is a poem that tells the story of Geronimo Pratt.

A Man Named Geronimo

by John Kaniecki

I served my country

But it did not serve me

In battle I fought beyond the sea

But I was not free

These medals adorning my chest

Prove I passed the test

While those who convicted me on a lie

Sat idly by

Safe are those who profiteer

The same who condemn and sneer

Twenty seven years I have spent

A prisoner of the government

Until truths came out

And proved enough doubt

For a judge to proclaim

My conviction was a shame

I am a soldier, a warrior

A Panther

But above all what I am

Is a man

And from the grave hear my mighty cries

Defying their diabolical lies

For the evil of the present to last

They must deny the past

Do not let my story perish

In your bosom cherish

The truths you know

Of a man named Geronimo

I invite you to explore my book “Poet To The Poor, Poems Of Hope For The BottomOne Percent” for other riveting poetry.