Song for Little Mother

Mama-zhiNga!

When I came to help,
You had eyes to see
Past skin to heart.
You called me, "Niece".
Every day I am grateful.

You told me what your father said
As he was passing to Spirit World--
"Always help your people,"
He told you.
Now, you join him.

Watch from the top of Star Bridge,
Make sure that I
Always help the people.
It shows little respect
To learn but not to follow.

When you see WakoNdi-zhiNgi,
Ask Him to give us eyes to see
Past skin to heart
So we have a chance for peace.
Every day I will be grateful.







In tribute to Viola "Tina" Walker Promes, a member of the Omaha Nation who passed into the presence of Jesus on March 27, 2010, from her adopted niece.