I am a wise old line.
Once held with a purpose.
now left to collect dust.
My feathers reached the highest mountain.
Now sink to the deepest seas.
How I wish to return to the sky.
Where my ancestors dance and sing.
But here I sit and wait.
Till peace is made once again.
Dee Brandt
Grade: 12 / CEGEP I
H.B. Beal Secondary School
London, ON
Bio
Addi Brant is a grade 12 Student at H.B. Beal Secondary School. Addi is an indigenous writer/artist who originates from Tyendinaga but currently resides in London On. Her goal as a young writer is to spread the teachings of her culture and bring awareness to important issues facing indigenous communities.