Native American Folklore

I came across these quotes and songs, and felt the need to share
them with you. I hope you enjoy them all as much as I do.

As a child I understood how to give, I have forgotten this grace since I have become civilized.
~Chief Luther Standing Bear~

Cherokee Morning Song*
Wi-na-de-ya-ho, wi-na-de-ya-ho wi-na-de-ya, wi-na-de-ya Ho-ho-ho-ho He-ya-ho, he-ya-ho Ya-ya-ya

Our dust and bones Ashes cold and white I see no longer the curling smoke rising I hear no longer the songs of the women Only the wail of the coyote is heard
~Chief Plenty-Coups~

Mahk Jchi (Heartbeat Drum Song)*
Mahk jchi tahm buooi yahmpi gidi Mahk jchi tahm buooi kan spewa ebi
Mahmpi wah hoka yee monk Tahond tani kiyee tiyee Gee we-me eetiyee Nanka yaht yamoonieah wajitse

*courtesy of Robbie Robertson and the Red Road Ensemble

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