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Autumn Leaves

volume 7 number 6

For Thanksgiving, and not the Pilgrim One Either ...

by John Berry

Hear my prayers Grandfather,
Breath Giver, Daystar Maker,
Creator of the world,
Creator of all that lives.

Make us mindful of your presence,
thankful for your gifts of life,
gifts of family and friends, gifts of bounty,
gifts of the world, gifts of the heart.

Hear my prayers Creator,
watch over the warriors
as they watch over us all,
grant them peace and brave hearts.

Hear my prayer Grandfather,
watch over the women
as they watch over our families,
grant them peace and strong hearts.

Hear my prayers Creator,
watch over the children
in their days and nights,
grant them peace and good hearts.

Thanking you Grandfather,
Breath Giver, Daystar maker,
for all of your gifts,
as you watch over your peoples.

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