Stories and Poems for Northeastern Native Tribal Families: From A Circle Tied to Mother Earth
Native Stories and Guidance to Promote Health and Prevent Substance Abuse
Native Stories and Guidance to Promote Health and Prevent Substance Abuse
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Different Moccasins<br />
My Moccasins are Beautiful,<br />
Beaded <strong>and</strong> stitched really fine,<br />
But inside, the Sole is broken,<br />
Concealed by the Design.<br />
My Moccasins are Ugly,<br />
Torn & Quills all tattered,<br />
But my Dancing is Superb,<br />
My Gratitude is all that Matters.<br />
If I am judging others,<br />
What do I really See?<br />
I don’t know what’s in those Moccasins,<br />
Until they are on My Own Feet.<br />
Everyone has their own Moccasins,<br />
To leave behind their tracks,<br />
But if we are judging others,<br />
Then we will miss our own Path.<br />
Larry Spotted Crow Mann © April 2017 <strong>to</strong> be<br />
featured in the upcoming Drumming & Dreaming:<br />
Book of Nipmuc Legends (Nipmuc)<br />
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