7 Teachings

I walked in a dream. 
      Grandfather held my hand.
              Walk with me young cub
   The years lay in his calloused hand
        Wisdom and hard work 
               Nature’s lessons taught through time

Listen to the words I speak 
Listen to the lessons they teach
Hear and learn values

The turtle walks slow the truth upon his back
Deliberate steps to take in the journey
Sure of himself and upon the right track
Integrity, sincerity, let them be the words that you speak

The wolf howls to the moon, joined by the pack
Chorus of all singing praises to the moon
Accept yourself, humility is not about what you lack
Acceptance of all in their place above and below yourself

Be yourself, just as the Sabe
Know who you are, honest in your assessment 
Use what and who you are, open as a babe
Show the world who you truly are is a brave honesty

Fly like an eagle, soar above the mountain, observe and see
Love unconditionally, parent to a child, peace as your reward
Love is the center of all that is taught and in who we should be
Can you love yourself and others? The highest of honors

Respect to the buffalo, all of it used from hide to bone, home and art
Respect of the buffalo giving it’s all
Honor to all, respect from the heart
Waste not, want not, honor and respect those as you would want them to do to you

Brave bear growl and roar
Face the fears within yourself and in the world without
Find your strength to believe in yourself and you will soar
Bravery and course lay in the steadiness of your convictions

Wise beaver holding back the water
Using the inherent knowledge of nature
To the benefit of family, not just some river otter
Wisely knows between plus and minus and their results

Seven teachings learned
Wisdom of the ages lessons
Given in a dream

            I wake now wiser
     Saddened by my loss
Grandfather, teacher, no longer
         I seek to learn the lessons
     Teaching as I’m taught
Gratitude of family   

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This is for a dVerse prompt: Your mission is to write a poem influenced by The Seven Grandfather Teachings in any way that you would like to approach the theme.

I chose to do all 7 as leaving out any seemed lacking when I thought of ideas. I hope you enjoy! 😊