A Warrior's Journey

                                    Over the golden prairie I rode
                                    And into the darkness of night
                                    Upon my painted pony so bold
                                    I was a glorious sight

                                    Sought I the great medicine man
                                    To help me along my way
                                    Seeking the wisdom to make my stand
                                    And to teach me how to pray

                                    Sought I from him a medicine bag
                                    To protect me from any harm
                                    A piece of antler from a stag
                                    An eagle's feather for a charm

                                    Found him I did beside a lake
                                    In peaceful thought and prayer
                                    Beside him sat curled a snake
                                    Approach him I did not dare

                                    I sat and watched this holy man
                                    From far away it seemed
                                    As I did he began to stand
                                    His eyes began to beam

                                    And from his spirit rose a light
                                    As bright as I've ever seen
                                    I must admit it was an incredible sight
                                    A confirmation of Law

                                    Then he began to speak to me
                                    In words I've never heard
                                    It was then that I could plainly see
                                    The Gospel of his Word

                                    He said to me stand true and straight
                                    For this is a warrior's code
                                    And if you do you'll enter the gate
                                    And with that off I rode

                                    He did not give that which I sought
                                    I know he gave me more
                                    For with his words I was taught
                                    And protection for what was in store

                                    It seems to me the lesson learned
                                    From this journey long since past
                                    Is only the wisdom that I have earned
                                    And the TRUTH of God that last




                                                                                                   Rick Stone