Naked Walk

 
Moccasins are from nature; touch nature,
Walk across the land, feel the curve.
On a journey that will heal with each step,
Never lose your faith, but believe.

Take your pony with you if you have one,
Without its shoes and blanket on.
It will walk beside you. It will heal too.
If coyote follows, let him.

Cautious, his prey the rabbit comes along
Curious she is still alive,
Wondering what is wrong with everyone
To leave such a catch uneaten.

Young crickets chirp from grass of buffalo,
Prairie pups scatter from their mounds.
A father eagle arcs from high above,
And calls out “Has the earth gone mad?!”