The Giving Healer at Dusk to You

Salto del Angel-Canaima-Venezuela

Peace of the sleeping birds to you;

Wonder of the tumbling waterfalls;

Peace, peace of your grandmother's quilt across your lap;

Love of the first birth to you;

Laughter of the first steps at your feet;

Soaring of the splendid eagle to you;

Running of the laughing child in the sun;

Spirit of your father of the nest to you;

Prayers of the Healers to you!

Blessed herbs from the verdant meadow for you;

Rest from the hunt to you;

And the putting down of bows;

Blessings of the circle dance to you;

And the grace of benediction of the sun;

The knowing of your own strength to you;

And the gratitude of your elders;

Joys of your son to you; 

Peace of each daughter now your friend;

Gratitude for each grandchild eating

The grain you have gathered;

Respect...honor for your life to you &

Endless peace at thy holy rebirth--&

Thanksgiving for the blessed ground you leave.

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