The Modern Warrior
Wa ya Di tli hi

by Dr. Robert Baize

     His bow is his mind,
     His arrows are his skills,
     His quiver is full.
     The story of his face paint is replaced by the
     stories in his heart.

     The hand print on his pony is replaced
     by the hand prints left on the lives he has touched.

     While he wears a shirt and tie,
     he is still a warrior none the less.

     He does not seek out the battles,
     the battles find him
     His foes curse his name.
     Injustice is the battle field.

     As with the warriors of old, the reasons for war
     remain the same,
     Someone must protect the child,
     the elder,
     the weak.

     Principles and values, honor and dignity will
     forever be the spoils.

     The mighty warrior remains proud at heart.
     He walks the gauntlet of indifference, and apathy.
     He marks coup each time the suffering
     rejoices with equality.
     The quiet warrior,
     the spirit warrior,
     the modern warrior.
 
 

Fantasy Land Graphics: a link to the graphics used on this page

Trail of links

History of the Cherokee: a tribute to the strength and determination of a people to survive
The Cherokee Language: The Cherokee Language and History
Stonee's Web Lodge: Indian Lore, Legends and Chat
Cherokees of California: Being an Indian is in the heart. It is a way of walking with the earth instead of upon it. (David Ipinia, Yurok Artist, Sacramento CA.)
Totem Animals: The qualities of Totem Animals
Feathers Gallery: Celebration of Native American Art
Native American Homepages: Links to festivals, education, media
History of Cherokee: Links to language and other Native American web sites

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