Rite of Passage into Manhood

Where have you journeyed
Oh boy, oh boy?
And what have you found
My son, my son?

I’ve climbed Mountains of Darkness
And swum the River of Stars
My father, my father!
To find my feet upon the ground!

What have you brought us
Oh boy, oh boy?
How do you wear it
My son, my son?

I bring you a Man, a Man
Who sings to Earth, Moon and Sun
My father, my father!
Of fire, water, earth and air!

Who is the Woman
Oh boy, oh boy?
Who holds you in love?
My son, my son?

Mother, sister and daughter
Morning, mist, shadow and meal
My father, my father!
Woman below and above!

Welcome to this home
Oh man, oh man!
May your fortunes thrive
My son, my son!

With honor and dignity
And reverence for all life
My brother, my brother!
To keep the sacred alive!

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