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169 Beloved child you were brought to earth by the Wicanhpi Oyate Falling to earth you were formed in the imagination of the people through origin narrative Spirit was manifest in the flesh of the living Hopes of the ancestors flow in your blood Your first breath a soft soothing song Singing the story of the lives that have come and gone before you Lives that paved the way for your coming By a falling star you were entrusted to me A sacred gift from the Creator To care for and protect with my heart Star Spirit by gabrielle tateyuskanskan 07_Layout 1 6/6/2011 10:20 Page 169 07_Layout 1 6/6/2011 10:20 Page 170 ...

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