“Regard Heaven as your Father,
Earth as your Mother,
And all Living Things,
As your Brothers and Sisters.”
A Native American Proverb
Music: Visions
Today, February 2nd
Is ‘Groundhog Day’
Will he see his shadow
And will Winter, go or stay?
This furry little brown groundhog
Is a member of Earth’s Squirrel Family
He is also known today, as a ‘Woodchuck’
A word derived from a Native American story
The Lenape people, also known today as the Delaware
Believed that ‘Wodjak,’ the burrow dwelling groundhog
Was their very ancient and very wise ancestral grandfather
Who one day emerged from the underworld and sat on a log
It was their belief that their ancient forefathers
Began life on this planet as animals, not as humans
And Grandfather Wodjak appeared one day long ago
To live and hunt and respect our Mother Earth, as a man
I have always loved these ancient Native American legends and lores
These people held a deep respect, for all the living beings in our world
I believe we could all benefit by studying many of their ancient stories
Perhaps enabling a renewed appreciation for all of Earth’s life to unfurl
Our resident woodchuck, good old Woody,
Just came out, and did not see his shadow;
So today, I’m really hoping and praying,
That very soon, Old Man Winter, will go.
©Wodjak Day 2010, Mr. Ed
PS: Punxsutawney Phil
Did See His Shadow,
But I Trust Woody.
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Cheers,
Dan
WELL PUT, MY FRIEND!
I FIGGERED 'WODJAK' WAS ANOTHER OF THOSE WIERD POLISH SPELLINGS?
AND NOW, TO CLOSE WITH A 'DOUBLE ENTENDRE' ...
WISH I COULD GET A 'WOODY' !!! TOMKAT ...
fee
Be always safe,
Karen
(((HUGS))) and love (and Happy Wodjak Day), Karla.
Anna
Newfie Hugs, Rose
they will be whimpering
that the weather is too hoot!!!
Georg