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(inspired by Fire by Joy Harjo)

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Oh, to be a night wind woman

star-singer, primal spark

riding the rolling air

in the cool high dark

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Oh, to be a night wind woman

wrapped in a shawl of allegory

gift of the hidden race

keeper of secrets and story

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Oh, to be a night wind woman

Mary Magdala’s daughter

bearer of truth and lightning

radiant comet, sacred water

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Oh, to be a night wind woman

in whom all life began 

spiral of the universe

imprinted on her hand