Aging With Dignity
She sits silently among
what remains
of the life that she once knew,
Of the family and friends
she once had
she now has but a few.
The body that was once
firm and supple
has now grown old and weary,
the eyes that once
sparkled brightly
have now grown tired and bleary.
Resting in her lap are
calloused hands,
weathered by the years,
her face is tanned
and wrinkled
by lines of laughter and of tears.
Daughter, Wife, Mother
and Grandmother
she had fulfilled each role
with grace and dignity,
knowing that whatever happened
was what was meant to be.
So here she sits
her bowed shoulders
warmed by Brother Sun,
She embodies all the
grace and dignity
of the
American Indian Woman.
©Marty Soaring Eagle copyright..Nov.2002
Grandfather Sun
As I sit and feel the warmth of you Grandfather Sun
I remember the old ways and feel the elders speak to me in my heart of the days lost.
The warmth you send opens my heart to the lessons lost with the passing of time.
Grandfather speak to me of the past,
show me the path of the future.
Bless me with the wisdom of the North.
Bless me with the love of the West.
Bless me with the hope of the South.
Bless me with the peace of the East.
As Earth Mother moves with the warmth of your light,
let that warmth open the hearts of all men.
Bless them with the simple and pure hearts
of the warriors of old.
Bless them with the open wisdom
of the medicine contained in the heart of Earth Mother.
Bless them with the feeling of joy and pride
at how beautiful this land is.
Grandfather Sun warm the hearts
with the light of your love.
Open the minds of all with the harmony
to live the old ways.
Teach us all the path so long ago forgotten.
Let the old ways become the new ways.
Open the door and let your light of hope shine through.
Grandfather Sun, awaken the days long forgotten.
Bring the people back to the spirit of this land.
Grandfather Sun, awaken the days with your warmth.
Bring the people to the path of their past.
Let the Peace Light Love Hope and Pride shine this day
Let the people walk this path.
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