Great Spirit,
whose voice I hear in the winds,
and whose breath
gives life to all the world,
hear me!
I am small and weak;
I need your strength and wisdom
Let me walk in beauty,
and may my eyes always see
the red and purple sunset.
May my hands
respect the things that you have made,
and my ears be sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise
so that I may understand
the things that you have taught
my people.
Let me learn the lessons
that you have hidden in every leaf
and rock.
Make me always ready to be with you
with clean hands and straight eyes.
So, when life fades as the fading sunset,
my spirit may come to you
without shame.
