Bamewawagezhikaquay

To the Miscodeed

Sweet pink of northern wood and glen,
E’er first to greet the eyes of men
In early spring, — a tender flower
Whilst still the wintry wind hath power.
How welcome, in the sunny glade,
Or hazel copse, thy pretty head
Oft peeping out, whilst still the snow,
Doth here and there, its presence show-
Soon leaf and bud quick opening spread
Their modest petals – white with red
Like some sweet cherub – love’s kind link,
With dress of white, adorned with pink.




                -the miscodeed is the anishinaabe term
                   for the first flowers that bloom
                           around the shores of the great lakes




            Women of the Sound the Stars make Rushing through the Sky




                         -Jane Johnston Schoolcraft -  Metis poet  ca.  1820










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