With heart raised to the heavens                                With love within his heart                                He seeks to find the wisdom                                In words that he imparts                                He prays to Mother Nature                                To keep her bounty pure                                He seeks the gentle waters                               To nourish and ensure                               That life will go on living                               In spirits that are blessed                               Within the hills and valleys                               Where many souls have wept                               He sees the eagle flying                               With wings that span so wide                               Knowing through these blessings                               His joyous heart replies                               He hears the many footsteps                              That walk across the land                              Knows the whispers of his heart                              That reach out for his hand                              With love and understanding                               He bows his head in peace                              Mother earth will cradle him                              His love on          earth released.                                                      ~ Francine Pucillo ~ Copyright June 13, 2003