I attended church today

inspired by all of Nature's creation.

I attended church today.

Mother Earth opened with prayer.

Sermon was profound-given by respected grandfather Wind,

My brothers and sisters, Hawk, Horse, Squirrel, Willow, Magpie and Juniper listened intently as did I!

We communed with a sacrament of corn pollen as river babbled happily his introduction,

I contemplated the wondrous speeches by the divine "Holy Ones" as they blessed our congregation of Nahookaa Diyin Dine' (On the Surface Holy People-us)

Every fiber of my being down to my very core reverberated with the message of hope, joy, happiness and devotion. 

My faith and trust rejuvenated, restored again! I will endeavor to emulate their example!

My offerings of pollen, cedar and tobacco seemed small in comparison until I realized I bring my humility, supplications, my integrity and faith to practice all I heard today!

I worshiped with the sacred today-wind, water, air, mountains and lush plants in the canyon...my holy temple.

I will acknowledge, bear witness, testify to their glory and omnipotence to all creation as they do...to me.

Father Sky closed with a heartfelt prayer of compassion and love for all who attended ending with the familiar words:

Hozho nahastlii! 

Hozho nahastlii! 

Hozho nahastlii!

Hozho nahastlii!

 (in beauty, balance, harmony and peace it is finished and made whole again)

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"Mother Earth opened with prayer.
Sermon was profound-given by respected grandfather Wind,
My brothers and sisters, Hawk, Horse, Squirrel, Willow, Magpie and Juniper listened intently as did "
A beautiful prayer. I carry a power bag with gifts and memory from my family. I try to be kind to nature and the animals. I have 180 acres of Ojibwa land in my name. I gave the land to the wolves and the bear. Government wanted to buy for years. I wish I knew how to keep the land of my Grandmother free from the greed of the people who hate the forest. I hope my children can keep my belief. I enjoyed your poem. You took me to a good place. Thank you for the outstanding poem. I do appreciate.
Coyote

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Gorgeous!