“We need to respect, and learn, from the many things around us.
They teach us that everything struggles - deer, eagle, even the smallest ant.
Just watch them for a while, if you do not believe.
That's why we need to work together, and live with the world around us;
That’s why we need to have respect, for all these things, that are sacred.”
An Ojibwa Elder
In days now long lost to modern time
As Man and Wolf once walked this land
They respected all of Earth’s many life forms
They were in tune with Creation’s natural plan
The humans living here were known as the Ojibwa
Their main village was called Moningwunakauning
It meant ‘Home of the Yellow Breasted Woodpecker’
And much knowledge to their children they would bring
Offerings of food and tobacco were made to the Great Spirit
When the life of an animal was taken, everything on it was used
They had a genuine respect for the wisdom of their elder members
Nothing living on these lakes, or in these forests, was ever abused
From these vast Great Lakes they harvested fish
In the fall, they would harvest game and wild rice
In the spring, they would tap the gigantic maple trees
The harvested sap was boiled so sugary warm and nice
In the summer, they grew many plants and vegetables here
They harvested the succulent wild strawberry and blueberry
From the many white birch trees, they built their sturdy canoes
A very simple life, but being in tune with nature made them merry
They only took from nature, what they needed
They knew that no beings could own Earth’s land
They were content, to follow the Creator’s life edicts
Until their simple lives were disrupted by 'modern' man
Very callously and very cruelly, beginning in the mid to late 1800s
The U.S. government began confiscating their forest and island lands
Now, confined to small reservations, and stripped of their hunting rights
Their ancient way of life was gone – a life they had truly found to be grand
And their Brother Wolf, who had once walked here with Original Man
Was also hunted down, and nearly brought to extinction in these woods
It seems that mankind continues to callously desecrate and destroy nature
Never taking the time to think about the natural order, or the natural good
As I wander among the many ancient Great Lake islands, even today
Especially when I perch, gazing into the brilliant flames of my campfire
I can still somehow both see and hear them, living so very contentedly here
Learning from their philosophy of life, is still one of my most ardent desires
I am still a student of Native American culture
I write about Ojibwa customs, in Cemetery Island
Please sign the petition to Protect America’s Wildlife
We truly need to get back to God’s ancient original plan
And I sincerely believe that it is our moral responsibility
To safeguard as much of the Earth, as we all possibly can
Future generations of our children, will soon know very little
Of the Creator’s very ancient and truly wondrous – Natural Plan
©2009, Mr. Ed
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why we need to have respect for all these things that are sacred.”
How wise the Elder be. How wondrous the ways of our Native Americans you share with us, Ed.
If only man would learn to enjoy their comforts without encroaching upon "Creation's natural plan".
Blessings and Love - Micke
I agree Ed, this is a well needed message. I have never seen a wolf, ever, but believe them to be awesome creatures. Love Holly
YOU DONE ROMULUS AND REMUS PROUD ...
13th century AD statue with figures of Romulus and Remus added in the 15th century
Romulus and Remus are the traditional founders of Rome,
PAX TECUM TK ...
Bless you my friend! Jasmin Horst
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
They finally lifted that, so there are no more bounty hunters destroying them
I see wolves passing by in my back yard almost every day, they don't bother anyone
Great write as always Ed
Have a great day
The Buzzard
Since Little Red Hood the world has got hung on that myth.
Georg
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(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.