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Native American Writers

There Is a Journey

by Nakakakena (Boe Harris)

There is a journey comin'
Creator make me ready

There is a journey comin'
I pray for wisdom
Creator make me ready

There is a journey comin'
I pray for strength, power to name and define myself
Creator make me ready

There is a journey comin'
I pray that words of awareness, wisdom and comfort will rest on the ears of
others
Creator make me ready

There is a journey comin'
When I am weak, labored, worn, ready to give up
Creator make me ready

There is a journey comin'
There is a journey comin'!!!

Boe Harris-Nakakakena (which means 'rattles with feet') is a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa and Spirit Lake Dakota tribal groups. Boe travels and does presentations extensively and is known also for her gifts in traditional dance, jingle dance and Native American flute. Boe Harris-Nakakakena is a member of St. John's UMC in Seaford, Delaware.

Copyright 2009 © Boe Harris (Nakakakena). Used by Permission. Reproduction granted for use in church worship services. Any further use beyond worship services must be with permission from the author.