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One Person, Two Spirits

Mike Wilson

A Native American tradition,
A boy who shows the desire to string beads,
A girl who desires to join the group hunt...
These individuals are accepted and revered.

They are known as “one of two spirits,”
Incorporating both male and female spirits.
In special ceremonies they are honored,
Used in a ceremonial way to recognize the
Value of both essences in one individual.

European-christian cultural values have
Totally infected the reservations now --
So any gay or lesbian youth today hold
No special place, rather are disdained --
Just like in Caucasian society.

But word of the ancient traditions
Is leaking out in various places.
While the ‘people of two spirits’ will
Never regain their former esteem, at
Least the truth is being recognized nowadays.



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