and he danced
[from Luther Standing Bear, Land of the Spotted Eagle, 1933]
when his heart was filled with emotion
he danced
when he felt the rays of the sun
he danced
when his blood ran hot with the hunt
he danced
when his heart was filled with pity
he danced.
all the joys of life
all his gratefulness
all his acknowledgments
of the mysterious power
that guided life
all his aspirations
for a better life
culminated in
one
great
dance.
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