Under Darkness I Transform

I see a bear

Over there in the distance

Under clouds of grey dismay, he walks this way

Brown with the fury of generations
Fur to cascade my soul with his

Beset by medicines far too ancient
Sage and sweet grass and secret things
Offerings of berries and tobacco to sing

A blackout of mist and smoke under the bending willows

Enchantments to ease the bear walker
From realms unseen
Far-flung from memories

I hear his roar upon the breeze
I can't breathe
Give me the light

Awakened
I know my name

 Mosâwi Maskwa Napew