Classic Poem

The Great Spirit's lodge — you have heard of it. I will enter it.
I have always loved that that I seek. I go into the new green leaf lodge.
I shall give you a share, my friend.
I go into the bath — I blow my brother strong.
I wish to wear this, my father — my friend.
What! my life, my single tree! — we dance around you.
I wish to see them appear — that that has grown — I wish them to appear.
What are you saying, you mee da man? This — this is the meda bone.
My kite's skin is fluttering.
All round the circle of the sky I hear the Spirit's voice.
The Wabeno tree — it dances.
How rings aloud the drum-stick's sound.
I walk upon half of the sky.
I sound all round the sky, that they can hear me.
You shall hear the sound of my Ta-wa-e-gun.
Do you understand my drum?
I sing the raven that has brave feathers.
I am the crow — I am the crow — his skin is my body.
I wish to go into your lodge — I go into your lodge.