Eagle Feather Fan, The Delight Song of Tsoai-Talee and The Earth

Eagle Feather Fan is a poem that speaks of eagles as one of the most strong and beautiful animals in the world. He is passionate about the eagle as a symbol of his own life and even goes as far as to say he draws "power" from the eagle. It lead me to wonder if perhaps the eagle is a huge sacred symbol of his culture. The Delight Song of Tsoai-Talee I think is speaking of his people who have survived many obstacles in life but are still at one of with themselves and as one as a people together. Almost like a tribute to his culture and history, a way to show his pride and to let others know that they are delivered. The Earth is my favorite poem of his. It feels like it is being spoken from a true Native American but at the same time it is directed to all of mankind. He claims in the poem that the blood of the human race is deeply invested in the Earth and his thinking process makes sense. This poem was the easiest for me to relate to and I think this poem can be related to from many cultures and different types of people, which is why it is my favorite.