Brrrrrrr…. A-Wow Ringing sound Calling deep I am Man We stand here On this Earth Sacred Ground A man in darkskin Curls graying his hair Naked as a warrior Stories weather his face Blowing from his lips Songs from before words Low throbbing… Heartbeats Mobs from far-flung Kids and babies everywhere Community alive and strong Lithe, vibrant, fierce A Nation within A Nation Our first one Feet stomping Hands clapping Banging message sticks The goanna And the kangaroo Dancing to Life Raising their challenge Welcome to Our Home Not hymnals nor Prayers In the Name of otherworldly Spirits There is no need For it is Our Spirits Who live here Your street is where grandpapa sleeps Please don’t disturb Rhythms rising Playing a banging beat Blending hums That bring a shimmer And suddenly They are here Around a smoking fire Spitting haze Sit the Elders All stern, All quiet Glistening bellies Penetrating eyes The oldest One A woman Cried aloud In a Voice That awoke the sea Below arose a rumble The tremble of the didgeridoo Arousing the Earth And She stirs Red ores raw Mountains growing Ravines falling Earth quaking rolls As She yawns Her mouth opening a flood Grinning at the stars Serpent She A dazzle to see Rippling rainbows Dripping scales Sporting feathers Her before There was You and Me Above a wagtail overflew Whispering in the wind Remember, Remember Little Ones I am One MH 03.07.2023 For My Koori Brothers and Sisters We are One
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