SummaryThrough the eyes of... by Chris 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
What are their weapons? Why do they want our land? Why do they have white skin? Ahhh! What are their clothes? I see dead bodies What’s that on their heads? I hope they don’t find my family! Pew! Pew! My friend just died. DEATH!
Through the eyes of a British soldier
What are they shouting? Where are we? What’s their weapons? Why are they wearing feathers? Why do they have dark skin? Ha! Their out-matched! Ahhhh! Are they taking our ship? What’s their jewellery? DEATH!
