the turtle does not
tell of things he does not know
– only what he’s lived –
the wolf remains strong
lower than all that sustains
– the pack remains strong –
the eagle carries
the heart of all the worlds
– sharing his teachings –
the bear looks on life
with the strength to face her fears
– protecting her young –
the beaver’s vision
a natural gift within
– the way it is done –
the raven, correct
understanding how to walk
– together, in life –
here, the buffalo
maintains the balance and needs
of all creations
Shared with dVerse Poetics – The Seven Grandfather Teachings
I might come back to this prompt as I’m not that happy with this write.
Indigenous Art by Michelle Stoney (except the raven, adapted by Ernie)








Excellent poem Shaun
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Thanks Sadje 🙏
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You’re most welcome
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Oh we need them all working together…. we are one with the earth
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Things are out of whack if we are missing even one.
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The various concepts are so vast it is best said in micro poetry.
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Vast, yet simple in essence.
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Love this modern interpretation of the Sacred Teachings, each stanza distills a complex virtue into a grounded, natural image so well 🙌
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Thanks Ange 🙏
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💕
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Very well written.
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Thanks Chris 🙏 I’m still not quite happy with it myself though…
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I enjoyed how you crafted all the elements of the seven teachings together! Spot on!🩵
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Thanks Cara 🙏
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I enjoyed how you wrote about each teaching. Each teaching has a message for the greater good of all. Wonderfully expressed.
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Thank you Truedessa 🙏
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Well I do like what you did here, Shaun. The simplicity and layout of the haiku format really works to drive home the lessons for each animal/virtue.
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Thanks Mish 🙏
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aww and come together one is stronger to keep the forward movement to the next generation. As it should be. Excellent. Thanks Shaun.
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Thank you Selma 🙏
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