MOTHER'S WORDS
Copyright © 1995 Spirit Wings

 I long to live where the trees are taller that all else.
Where the earth shall meet my needs.
Here shall I harvest and plant.
Here shall I live with, not against, all that surrounds me.
I will walk the paths made by the bears and all that walks upon hooves.
The mountain shall be my home. The valley shall be my porch.

 I shall forever be envious of the eagle's view.
There is not much that escapes his sight.
Here beneath the cedars shall my spirit be free and unrestricted to wander within the Forest's spirit.

I shall hear the Earth as she speaks, gently whispering...

 I am the foundation of all that is.
My waters shall you drink.
I shall nurture you, shelter you, clothe you, feed you,
Embrace you, inspire you, and challenge you.
All that I would ask of you in return is that you embrace me in Love
Respect me for I am old.
Forbid your hand and your feet to destroy needlessly,
For when I die, so shall all of you.