A heritage well respected Regarded highly is my culture Custom - TopicsExpress

A heritage well respected Regarded highly is my culture Custom reigns many generations First born into tradition am I Walking in footsteps is expected To shoulder burdens, sharing the joy Tall order becomes me the chosen Maturity comes quickly into season Resolutions, responsibilities are mine Life’s skills exceed my growth Daily survival evolves necessities Tutored is prayer, family, truth, respect Sacred thanks to Grandfather Our symbol of life is the buffalo Mother earth shares her abundance Elders mentor the timid Fighting skills are taught to all The proven unfold me as a leader Comes forth a day of uncertainty Intruders threaten our harmonic means Defeated is the enemy, truly am I a Warrior