L. Dead on the War Path

Songs of the Tewa, by Herbert Joseph Spinden, [1933], at sacred-texts.com

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DEAD ON THE WAR PATH

This very day, a little while ago, you lived
But now you are neither man nor woman,
Breathless you are, for the Navahos killed you!
Then remember us not, for here and now
We bring you your food. Then take and keep
Your earth-walled place: once! twice!
Three times! four times! Then leave us now!