Paul G

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yellowthunders mama

Potawatomi in the Morning

rising after flying
sleepy-eyed and sipping coffee
he speaks Potawatomi to me
every word a stronghold
every word a prayer

an Indian man is more than a man
he carries the dreams of his people
creating culture
practicing religion
living our way of life

praying together
we understand
the blessing of being here now

an Indian woman is more than a woman
she carries the prayers of her people
healing with her song
dancing the dream of the Earth

singing together
we catch a song
learning Our Story again

an Indian child is more than a child
more than a promise of love
more than a knowing in each cell
Mother Earth will always be
an we are part of Her

rising from the drum
he speaks Potawatomi to me
smiling and laughing
"becoming part of it" again

dancing next to me
we come full circle
Our Ancestors dance with us
today

rising from the ashes
daring to thrive
he speaks Potawatomi to me
and we are whole again
2003-2006©

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