Sisters

white heron rabbit deer

these unexpected shapes

in which you now appear

how could it be

could it have been

that you were always here

through these light

and dark revolutions through

this life and the unfinished lives

i thought i traveled alone

only now you

whisper your names

is it the cracking

of the body's case

the opening of the heart

that lets the soul shine out

shows eyes the spirits

moving near and far

cleanses ears so

they might hear

this song

language i

no longer speak

words i

have forgotten

ashagi

waabooz

waawaashkeshi

this meditation

on bringing forth

by the creator