Muscogee Feathers
Deidra Suwanee Dees

I used to hide my Muscogee feathers
because I thought they represented my shame

then I began to wear the wounded feather
to honor my nation's devastating pain

now I boldly wear the eagle feather
to show my ride into the enemies' eyes
making them take their blame

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