My Grandfathers knew
so many moons ago
that in the Sacred Hoop
is where our Hearts would grow

By following Tradition
to smudge and fast and pray
would bring a new tomorrow
to follow every day

That we should most remember
those who passed on first
and then to love and cherish
seven generations birth

The Eagle's eye is watching
the Bear is paused to see
each generation keeping
what was meant to be

To be so like the Sweetgrass
which stands for gentleness
to follow like the Standing Ones
the trees for truthfulness

The Deer who gives so freely
so that all may live
The oldest of the Grandfathers
are strong and yet they give

For these four Ones remembered
like gentleness and truth
that there is strength in giving
will bring us to our roots.

For Grandfathers are watching
the lives we lead this day
reminding us the Sacred Hoop
begins anew each day

Dreamwalker Copyright 1999

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