Way of Life: Rhymes of the Inca

Way of Life: Rhymes of the Inca

Pizarro (Spanish conquistador ((1525))

The blind follow the blind The dumb follow the fool But the cleaver, like ‘Pizarro,’ (who could not read or write) Followed human-nature… And ruled the Inca world!

Thus, Atahualpa was Beheaded out of pride and Indolence—: one might say, And ignorance ruled… .

Note: don Francisco Pizarro #689 5/27/05

Cepeda the Sly [Lima, Perú—l546 AD]

Cepeda the Sly—, judge With two sides; one false, One pride—both mixed with lies.

#694/5/30/2005

Antonio de Robles [Cuzco, Perú—1547 AD]

He was a ‘…heartless wretch!’ A man who would not bend No mans friend…

He met his prophetic fate In defeat, on the streets Swinging from a Cuzco tree!

#695 5/2005

General Quizquiz [Cuzco--1533 AD]

The bravest of them all— Was General Quizquiz Inca General of Peru

Who harassed the Spanish Conquistadors— Thru and thru…

In Cuzco, He fought each day His immortal enemies; and With a storm, Quizquiz

In concert, butcher alive, The conquistadors— By and by… .

Note: #692 5/31/05

The Revenge of:

Titu-Atauchi [1527-1533 AD]

Sancho de Cuellar Court Clerk at Athualpa’s trial Was once, one of thirteen, now The only one… (no heroism in his blood) Captured by the Inca prince

Titu-Atauchi—

(no longer mocked the Inca King…) Now the scapegoat For Athualpa’s killing…

Thus, this day he had no words To worsen his own trail (not like he did with the Inca King) Thereupon, he was executed By the prince, for testimony

Note: Titu-Atauchi, brother to the Inca king Atahualpa; #693 5/2005

Poet/Author, Dennis Siluk, is very much aware of the Traditions of the Peruvian past, and expresses this in his four simple poems dealing with the Spanish Conquest of Peru. [inspired by Ricardo Palma] http://dennissiluk.tripod.com