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Dancing the Women’s Dance Dancing the Women’s Dance, she carries a water drum. A gift song she sings. The heartbeat of our ancestors beats within us. Their memories are passed from mother to child. She is a warrior when it comes to protecting the community she gave her gift to share. She is Grandmother, Mother, Aunt, Sister and Friend. She knows of the Moon and her secrets, the pain and joy of life. She continues to Dance the Women’s Dance even when the darkness surrounds her, she is there. Standing for Justice and Peace. Singing the healing song. Dancing the Women’s Dance *** Written by Cherylin Z. Martin-Wade This poem is written for and dedicated to the women who stood up for the people of Leech Lake when adversity, corruption took hold of our nation. Dedicated to Sally Morrison, Judy Hanks, Lenore Barsness, Linda Johnson and Kay Jackson. |
I promise said the Chairman When the money keeps rolling out; you don’t get an education or the books for that education. When the money keeps rolling out; you don’t get the house to keep you warm. When the money keeps rolling out; your babies won’t see a brand new future and oppression keeps them in a cold embrace. When the money keeps rolling out; the politician with promises gold and oppression is still with us in a tighter grip. When the money keeps rolling out; we are still the same, nothing has changed. When the money keeps rolling out; its rolling out to line the pockets of the top government officials. When the money keeps rolling out; “I only use $25 dollar pens now to sign for the money, to sign for your money”, the tribal honey said. When the money keeps rolling out; your future remains the same. And the money keeps rolling out. *** Written by Cherylin Z. Martin-Wade
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