Grandfathers
I knew
no grandfathers
gone, before my creation
Piegan, Blood, Siksika, Tsuu T’ina, Haida, Gitksan, Dene
speak often of their grandfathers
pride and respect
in their words
I imagine theirs
are mine
seeking wisdom
discovering patience
by listening, watching
The grandfathers teach
learn to fly from the hawk
soar high, clear eyed
learn to sing from the meadowlark
sweet, in perfect pitch
learn to speak from the eagle
without enmity, after due consideration
learn […]
