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My Protection Prayer

Oh Great Spirit, I am feeling so vulnerable 
My heart is beating so fast, 
I am trying to be courageous, 
Yet feel I’m letting it go. 

Oh Great Bear, Mother to all. 
I am feeling like a small child, 
Who fears again the monsters of past, 
Hold me; coddle me in your arms, 
Till I fear no more. 

Oh my warrior spirits, I summon you, 
I am at the battle ground and can not move. 
Fill me with courage and strength 
As we battle these demons together. 

Those Whom I walk with, 
I see your prints in the sand, 
You honour me, to walk this battle 
And give me hope and guidance. 

Slowly, I’m transcending into the Butterfly, 
I emerge as Wind Walker of the Glamorum Clan, 
I walk with Raven, Wolf, Deer and Horse, 
My Warrior Spirits are Wind and Water. 

I move silently and swift like that of Wind, 
I am transparent like that of the Water, 
I move slowly and keen like that of Deer 
I prey on my demons like that of Wolf, 
I run fast like that of wild horses, 
I change shape and flight like that of the Raven, 
I am me and … 
I will Fear no more.

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Great poem!

Are you a Native, Sogwili? And if so, what is your nation?

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Sogwili

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Thanks Squire for the comment :)

Yes, I am native, well half anyways. My father was Cree and my mother was Irish.

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What religion do you practise? 

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That's amazing poetry!

And, rather than what religion you practice, I'd rather ask you what your spiritual beliefs are.

(Not to be a snob to you, Squire...and what do you believe?)

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And, what does your name mean? If you don't mind my asking...