This song was written for a workshop that I was conducting with members of the Idaho Tribes. What is the seventh fire? What significance does seven generations have? Look it up. It's worth your while. And so, this song is dedicated to the tribal folks that I have the privilege of working with: Wilma, Rhonda, Joyce, Irene, Jackienna, Larry, Rebecca, Velma, Sharon, Judy and Lannette. Also to the many partners that share the vision that I have on the welfare of tribal communities in Idaho.

Where do you want to go?

I am but a child of all your yesterdays				
And all the things that are yet to be				
I am a river wild, a storm and peaceful days		
Spirit, I have all these things in me				

	And I am not alone							
	My future and my past					
	Are like eagles, flying side by side, always higher	
	And as I look around						
	I see that you are like me					
	We are Children of the Seventh Fire

A hundred years ago, I walked upon this earth
And tasted all the bounties of this land
And Spirit let me know that my day of birth
Was not a beginning, not an end, but just a plan

	He said “you are not alone
	Your future and your past
	Are like eagles, flying side by side, always higher
	And as you look around
	Brothers, Sisters, you will see
	You are Children of the Seventh Fire”

The Sun is on the rise, the Moon has wept her tears
Old Woman of the West I’m coming home
Look deep into my eyes; look far into the years
I’m on a journey on the path that you have shown
	
	And I am not alone
	My future and my past
	Are like eagles, flying side by side, always higher
	Some come and take my hand
	The journey has begun
	We are Children of the Seventh Fire