I walk into the darkness,
to seek a vision
from the Holy Ones.
I need their aid in my quest,
to find the Red Road
in this world of adversity.
I pray the Old Ones
will grant me wisdom.
The Wisdom of the Ancients,
to make me a warrior sage.
To find the way of survival
in this age of adversity.
I call to my Spirit Helper,
to show me the truth.
Truth only we can share.
To be a warrior with a vision.
Fearless and strong,
in this world of adversity.
I send my spirit to the sky,
to ask the Sun
to grant me a vision.
To be at my side,
when I fight for the People,
in this world of adversity
I send my smoke to the Creator,
to lead me safely,
to help me go on.
To give guidance,
for a warrior to live,
in this world of adversity.
" The soul would have no rainbow; if the eyes had shed no tears "
Minquass
"Don't walk behind me; I may not lead.
Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.
Walk beside me that we may be as one."
Ute
" The good looking boy may just be good in the face"
Apache
"When you die, you will be spoken of as those in the sky, like the stars."
Yurok
"If a man is as wise as a serpant he can afford to be as harmless as a dove."
Cheyenne
"Beware of the man who does not talk and the dog that does not bark."
Cheyenne
"Great men are usually destroyed by those who are jealous of them."
Sioux
"A coward dies many deaths...
...A brave man but one."
Iowa
"Trouble no man about his religion-respect him in his views and demand that he respect yours."
Shawnee
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