Linwe's Prayer

Grandfather...hear me...

Envelop me and bring me back

to the ways of our people

Comfort me in your soothing essence

and heal my heart and soul.

Let my soul ride

on the wind...and search no more.

Let this heart feel

no pain...as I embrace

the comfort of You...

Grandfather...I know the ways

for I was born to them.

My blood flows amply

on this land, so precious...

that my ancestors fought

so bravely to preserve.

I am...and shall always be

a child of this Earth.

So precious is this land

which you provided for us

to care for...beloved One.

Every blade of grass...

every tiny seed...every living

thing, praises you...echoing

your Greatness...and should I do

any less? I think not.

For what am I...but a tiny

bit of existence in this world;

and oh, how I thank you, Great One...

As I leave this lodge

I leave behind the pain

and sorrows and look to

a brighter tomorrow...for

all around me,

is the Essence of You.

As the Morrow brings forth

the new day...so shall I...

bring forth a new me...as I look

around and feel the Wonder of you.


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