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Ceremony at Cannonball River

Water upon my face,
I thank you.

Water upon my lips,
medicine to me.

Washing my hair in
Cannonball River –

strengthens me.

I place cedar roses
in water,

as sun opens
her eyes.

I stand against
the black snake,

with my fist to the sky.

Dedicated to Standing Rock

Ceremony at Cannonball River

Water upon my face,
I thank you.

Water upon my lips,
medicine to me.

Washing my hair in
Cannonball River –

strengthens me.

I place cedar roses
in water,

as sun opens
her eyes.

I stand against
the black snake,

with my fist to the sky.

Dedicated to Standing Rock

Gerri L. Williams,

Muckleshoot

FIRST POEM I started writing poetry when I was four years old. I was born and created to be a poet.
FAVORITE LINE OF POETRY “Her eyes were the colour of distant love.” -Pablo Neruda, from “Fable of the Mermaid and the Drunks”
TO PROTECT WATER I had the honor of going to Standing Rock. We were there fighting for clean water for ALL People.

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