Readying the Flag, preparing our hearts.
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Calling the people togeather.
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The Loaves of the Corn Mother,
feeding the people as
a Commitment of Service.
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The Drummers and Dancers
of Service approach.
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Completing their 12 hour vigil.
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Forming up the entranceway to the Circle
for the Ceremony of Commitments
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The Flag of the People escorted by our Veterans;
Warriors in Service to our People and Land.
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The Witnesses begin their
procession into Circle.
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The Witnesses pass through the South Gate,
bearing their tokens of Fire.
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Dancing the South
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And then gathering under the Witness Arbors
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And the first stone moves into circle.
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Slow and Steady.
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Setting the Rollers.
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Posistioning the Stone...
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with a gentle nudge. |
On the Ropes! |
John Henry sets the fore stays.
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And now ready for the lift.
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Slowly.
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Ever so slowly.
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And now to set the back stays.
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Bedding down the Stone.
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They're Home!
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The Old Silver Back approves
of the youngsters work.
It's been a good day to raise stones.
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Renewing ties with Family
and with the Standing Stones.
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A new baby for the Tribe !
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And we are proud !
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Of the Fathers,
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and of the Mothers
and of the child.
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Completion, Fruition, Celebration !
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Honoring the Sacrifice of those
from who we draw life...
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Our Libation...
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Our Pulse...
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As the Fertile Mother and Father
Bless the Land
with the gift of new life.
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Sacrifice, Ceremony and Celebration. Stones Rising !
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