It
has been a full month
sun rising and setting moon
waxing and waning
cold snows
swirling strong
wind today
the womb perch rocking about
the sails are full
the ship has anchored
it has been a full month
maintaining Horse Butte Buffalo Free State
since Montana's Department of Livestock
set to build trap for wandering buffalo
we hear their voice within ourselves
we cultivate compassion engaging our spirits
we block the road and open the way for transformation
please, hear the rhythm of the earth mother
she
is hurting
awaken to her song
DOL and the greedy illusion of hoarding the grassy prairie
for their cattle
for their profit
the buffalo die under the veil of disease prevention
though no truth in this brucellosis excuse
in our swinging nests we inter
-are with the night eyes
crystal owls and majestic flight of bald eagle
a pregnant buffalo visits us
our vision shared
we dance the great mother's beat
friends gather around the fire -
our hearts and plant seeds of peace
five tripods interconnected tower above in cold wind
residents of the Horse Butte community visit with chocolate,
tea, and smiles
Grumbles tows meals on wheels
sacred food
We support one another
Yet the Forest disService and the DOL visit with the lesson
of separateness
In
the blizzards and spiraling starlight
we hold roots in the road for peace
for equanimity
unite with us
hear the voice of the buffalo |
