Just Karma 131
Native Wisdom 8
As a result of that answered prayer, one would hope
that the road from birth to adult would be blessed.
And yet too many a child suffers from some form of
neglect, misdirection, favoritism, even ignorance.
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so often I have
asked you to listen to me;
my side, my story
yet you, also a
child of the same parents
think of me as lame
that is my take of
your devoted disregard -
when you think of me
©JP/dh (Free verse, haiku)
"It is strictly believed and understood by the Sioux that a child
is the greatest gift from Wakan Tanka, in response to many
devout prayers, sacrifices, and promises. Therefore the child
is considered “sent by Wakan Tanka,” through some element -
namely the element of human nature."
Robert Higheagle (early 20th century) Teton Sioux
Native American Wisdom
Photographs by Edward S. Curtis
Chapters:
From Father to Son; Religion, Tradition and Being
One Sky Above Us: Unity, Individuality, and Custom
The Sweet Breathing of Flowers; Earth, Nature, And Reverence
and Walk the Good Road; Youth, Age and the Worlds of Change
