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	LITTLE SPARROW’S FIRST CANOE TRIP With a gleam in his eyes Little Sparrow stares across the lake, Eyes riveted on the island as his plans he begins to make. I’ll need my bow and arrows and my knife for sure, And also plenty of food and water so pure. I better take a doeskin or maybe two, It might turn cold before my trip is through. He gathered his supplies when no one was around, Because on this trip his Mother and Father would frown. Little Sparrow wonders why they worry about him so, Don’t they understand a warrior has places to go? Early next morning he slips quietly out, A great adventure he’s going to have he has not one doubt. Little Sparrow has the canoe quickly on its way, He’ll be far from shore before the night becomes day. Half way to the island he hears the lightning go BOOM! When the rain starts to fall his heart is filled with gloom. With the rain pouring down the wind roaring in his ear, With white caps pounding Little Sparrow begins to fear. His canoe rocks to and fro filling with water fast, Help from the Great Spirit quickly he asks. His little body is tired he desperately needs some rest, Little Sparrow knows not whether he can pass this great test. Now he understands his Mother and Father’s concern, He can see there’s much this little warrior must learn. Driven by the wind his craft is beached, He is filled with gladness land has been reached. He crawls upon the shore as the storm passes on, His longing for adventure this day is all gone. He sees not White Cloud his Father so brave, With tears in his eyes because his son has been saved. The storm turned him around and took him back home, The Great Spirit said "this is enough for one day to roam." JRS © 11-20-01 The "Okie" Poet All poems copyrighted ã1997-... Spring Creations The "Okie" Poet All Rights Reserved