There Is A Longing by Chief Dan George

Structure in a narrative poem “There is a Longing” by Chief Dan George
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In the poem, There is a Longing by Chief Dan George, the opening line is “there is a longing in the heart of my people to reach out and grasp that which is needed for our survival” sets the tone for the poem indicating that the poet is concerned with the welfare of his people who are a minority who need to fulfill their worth and purpose. The other lines also highlight the importance of belonging and the narrator presumably the chief goes on to emphasize what his people need to do to be empowered and be more productive members of the society. The people remain part of a nation not only when they focus on their past, but also the present and future as highlighted in the poem.
The poem has a total of 35 lines, but the stanzas are free and do not necessitated him to use a structured rhythm. This allows the poet to narrate his though...