Grandfather's Song

Our Father, life giving light,
Redeemer of the plains

Carry our offerings into your heart,
remember, we serve in your name

Spirit Redeemer, the mountains and hills,
distant and barren in lore

The drums have restarted, the chanting begun,
the People despairing no more

(From ‘The Book Of Prayers:’ September, 2020)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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