O Great Spirit

Whose voice I hear in the winds, 
and whose breath gives life 
to all the world,  hear me! 
I am small and weak, 
I need your strength and wisdom.

Let Me Walk In Beauty,
and make my eyes ever behold 
the red
and purple sunset.

Make My Hands 
respect the things you have made 
and my ears sharp to hear your voice.

Make Me Wise
so that I may understand the things
you have taught my people.

Let Me Learn
the lessons you have hidden 
in every leaf and rock.

I Seek Strength,
not to be greater than my brother, 
but to fight my greatest enemy - myself.

Make Me Always Ready
to come to you with clean hands 
and straight eyes.

   So When Life Fades,
as the fading sunset, 
my spirit may come to you 
without shame.

~Author Unknown~