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Mary TallMountain Moments: Steamboat's Whistle

Mary TallMountain, photo by Yvonne Mozee, 1992

POEM
TO A YOUNG WARRIOR WOMAN

keep an open countenance
stand lance-straight
run like deer

speak with sun and star
consult wind
interpret signs

shield creatures
children
and elders

know truth, be just
cherish wisdom
love strongly
your people are proud