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“We planted you, we nurtured you, we protected you
until you became a mighty tree that spread through our
hunting grounds. With its branches you now lash us.”
– Mississauga Chief
Steps used by the Rideau Lakes Mississauga
Band of the Ojibwe or Anishinaabe Nation , for
traditional Sun Dance and other ceremonies.
…
I sit on ancient steps of stone
by myself, but not alone.
The presence of ten thousand souls
imbues me with their joys and goals.
The steps lead to a sacred place;
for Mississauga prayers and grace.
They danced to celebrate the sun
before the white man and the gun.
I seek what they sought; love and peace ~
for wars around the world to cease.
To live a life of nature’s plan
in harmony with fellow man.
In harmony with living things
and everything that nature brings.
I sit on ancient steps of stone
with souls to guide me on my own.
Beautiful poetry, Dennis.
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Thanks you. I feel very privileged to have access to this spiritual place. Each time I go there I meditate and open myself to nature and the universe. I don’t always get answers, but I always feel refreshed afterwards. I loved your post Compassion Part 1.
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This is lovely.
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We have a cabin on an island near this area. It is filled with magic and spirits. It is a place where everything makes natural sense.
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