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Hiawatha is a poem that narrates the story of a Native American hero who brings peace and harmony to his people through wisdom and courage.
The poem 'Hiawatha' describes the childhood home of a Native American hero named Hiawatha. He lived near the shores of a big, shining lake called Gitche Gumee in the small tent (wigwam) of his grandmother Nokomis, who is called the daughter of the Moon. Behind the tent was a dark forest of pine and fir trees, and in front of it the clear, bright water shone in the sunshine. The old, kind Nokomis lovingly looked after little Hiawatha. She rocked him to sleep in a soft cradle made of wood, moss and grass, and quietened him with gentle words. The poem paints a calm and beautiful picture of nature and a grandmother's love.
The poem shows the peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings where little Hiawatha grew up, and the loving care given to him by his grandmother Nokomis.