Immigrants

[Mark A Becker]

Two historical notes that might be useful:  at least in Mexico, the natives first thought the ships were floating temples.  Secondly, their beards as much as their pale skin were a source of wonder.

I guess I miss the natives' response to what they were seeing in your latest version.

Hi Tim-
Thanks for the comments on this latest revision.  I took busker's suggestion to heart, and slimmed this one down to 'hints'. This subject has been done to death, so it's hard to try to offer anything new.  But I just wanted to anyway, because the subject popped into my head, and demanded a poem.

Also, you know me- never miss a chance to reduce a piece to its bare essence.  It's challenging to revise in near real time as I process crtiques that are offered.

Thanks again,
Mark