Anishinaabe Ikwe

Anishinaabe Ikwe

I am the mountain among the hills,

I am the sweetgrass among the flowers
and the vast heavens beyond the stars.

I am the strong one among the weak,

I am the vision among the dreams
and the mother among the children.

I am the ocean among the rains,

I am the fire of time
and the four seasons among the days.

I am the warmth upon Mother Earth
Who’s chosen and favored and cherished
because I am Anishinaabe Ikwe!

Sydney Martin, Miin Giizis (July) 1997