Aanikoobijigan (Ancestors) Mewinzha Mishomis Ancient Grandfathers there for all to see Covering the land Memory holders rumbling with responsibility Time travellers who honour our memories Ancestors holding our hands Patient and present Knowing and kind Whispering “Offer your semaa, visit with us a while” And we sit Familiar Accept their heat in the sweat The earthen womb Hold them in our pockets… on the stand Walk in their wisdom… on our way to help Respecting their rumblings of response to memory Respecting their responsibility “You are our kin When you are ready We’re ready to begin” And the giants breathe us in
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