The Wolf Ceremony

I wanted to give something of my past to my grandson. So I took him into
the woods, to a quiet spot. Seated at my feet he listened as I told him of the
powers that were given to each creature. He moved not a muscle as I
explained how the woods had always provided us with food, homes,
comfort, and religion. He was awed when I related to him how the wolf
became our guardian, and when I told him that I would sing the sacred wolf
song over him, he was overjoyed.
In my song, I appealed to the wolf to come and preside over us while I
would perform the wolf ceremony so that the bondage between my
grandson and the wolf would be lifelong.
I sang.
In my voice was the hope that clings to every heartbeat.
I sang.
In my words were the powers I inherited from my forefathers.
I sang.
In my cupped hands lay a spruce seed, the link to creation.
I sang.
In my eyes sparkled love.
I sang.
And the song floated on the sun's rays from tree to tree.
When I had ended, it was if the whole world listened with us to hear the
wolf's reply. We waited a long time but none came.
Again I sang, humbly but as invitingly as I could, until my throat ached and
my voice gave out. All of a sudden I realized why no wolves had heard my
sacred song. There were none left! My heart filled with tears. I could no
longer give my grandson faith in the past, our past.
At last I could whisper to him: " It is finished!"
"Can I go home now?" He asked, checking his watch to see if he would still
be in time to catch his favorite program on TV.
I watched him disappear and wept in silence. All is finished!
Chief Dan George

 

 I wanted to give something to my yet unborn grand children,  I want to give them the promise of clean pure water.  The way water is supposed to be.  I want to give them an environment to see and to show their children.  I want them to know that their Grand mother fought for this and fought for the rights of the planet,  I want this to be my legacy.

Lightening Crashes... is the song that comes to mind as I write this.      The angel opens her eyes, pale blue colored eyes .....  I feel it coming back again like a rolling thunder chasing the wind.

Images @ Melopopzdropz Flickr