It pays homage to the nature of things that
the conviction of purpose collects debris
because its allure is so beckoning
I have not tried to interfere
but have asked those who follow me
to purify and cleanse their essence
with food and prayer
for that which adorns me
should focus and difuse but never obscure
the brilliance beneath
it is the source of this light
- the sun at the heart of the world
I have known, though of which I do not speak
it is composed of wordless, serpentine vapors
that leave the body like colors flee from darkness
But we have left the shores of Aztlán
and the waters that birthed us
it is not comfort but direction that compels us now
only direction provides the purpose and the will
it is south! through the valleys between the peaks
we shall honor their guardians and
leave offerings - pieces of our hearts
we have gathered along the way...
And I invite beasts of all forms, "come join me"
for I have turned your heads
we will plant maize along the way
and create an empire
I have reconciled the fissures of both worlds
I have mended the portal
and corrected the shortcomings of the shamans
and with this form I shall establish
the instrument capable of this great work
it is through me that you will find
the reason for your life
for I have the key to unlock all
that is inside of you
we will journey to our new home
and know it from our dreams
and recognize it from the words
that sing inside of us