Woman's Prayer

Great Spirit, I am Mother.

I was made by You so that the image of Your love

Could be brought into existence.

May I always carry with me

The Sacredness of this honour.

Creator, I am Daughter.

I am the learner of the Traditions.

May I carry them forward

So that the Elders and Ancestors

Will be remembered for all time.

Make-Of-All-Things, I am Sister.

Through me, may my brothers be shown

The manner in whcih I am to be respected.

May I join with my sisters in strength and power as a Healing Shield.

So that they will no longer bear the stain of abuse.

Niskam, I am Committed Partner:

One who shares her spirit,

But is wise to remember never to give it away,

Lest it become lost,

And the two become less than one.

I am Woman.

Hear me.

Welal'in

Ta'ho!

Native American (Mi'kmaq)

I hope you enjoyed this. I found it the other day when I was sorting things in my computer room. About two years ago, I took a course in Cherokee Wisdom and this poem came with the reading materials. It gives me goose bumps whenever I read it.

Needless to say, my village is up, and I give myself about an hour more of work, and the house will be just about set for the holidays. It's a good feeling to have it done. Actually, what took the most time was the usual--book sorting. I'd have a box all set, and then remember something in it that I wanted...and when I would get that out, I would see something else...But, it's done now...and it's not exactly as if I were getting rid of them. They are only packed away until after the holidays.

So, for now it is back to work. Won't get done sitting here. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.