Through the eyes of... by Tayla

SummaryThrough the eyes of... by Taylor from Otumoetai Intermediate School was part of an entry by Room 17 into the 150th commemoration of the Battle of Gate Pā Poetry Poster Competition (2014). Main Body
Through the eyes of a Māori warrior

Bombs going off
Don’t want to die
I hope the plan goes right
What are they wearing?
Are our numbers too small?
What is the British plan?
Have we killed everyone?
Is it over?

What are they saying?
Why are they white?
Is my family okay?
Fear, prepared, frightened.

Through the eyes of a British soldier

Intimidated
What are they wearing?
Dead bodies everywhere
Threatened
Ugly faces
People in pain
Bombs going off
Scared of being in a different country
How will the plan go?
Want to win
Why have they got dark skin?
What’s on their faces?
Why are they wearing feathers?
Homesick, shocked, tired, scared and frightened.

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AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries

Relates To

EventsBattle of Gate Pā Poetry Poster Competition (2014)

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Through the eyes of... by Tayla