Best Maori Poems

I'm viewed as a plastic Maori,
because of the way I choose to live life,
moving with westerns trends,
away from traditional life.

This is all I have known,
being city born,
I did try to learn my Tikanga,
but I was severely scorned.

Don't talk that white trash they reckon,
what are you...

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During a tour in this island nation, 
a Maori guide was seeking a nomination.

Among our tour he sought out a spokesman,
to respond to the chief's words, as a small token.

"Sir, will you represent your touring tribe?"
"Yes," I responded, "for a very large bribe!"

I wanted to...

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In the land of Aotearoa, where stories intertwine,
Where the waves caress the shores, and mountains proudly shine,
I raise my voice to honor those who came before,
As a descendant of Karitane, a Maori forevermore.

From the ancient mists of time, our ancestors arose,
Guided by the stars, their...

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