Soar upon thunderous wings
Homeward bound across Clarence Strait
Truths revealed where roots greet sea
Cedar ceding eyes to me
Climb amber memories once ignored
Bring salted reminders swiftly aboard
Greet tidal waves that now deliver
Comfort of our Mother’s whispers
Splintered vessel rocked to peace
Restored beneath celestial mountain peaks
Beholden palms cup oceanic lore
Rubious prudence allaying rusted cores
Cast silver nets over sequinned lessons
Steady the course toward cardinal blessings
Remove habitual hooks threatening to drag
Float steadily with our Great Land
Before turning starboard to shore
Place hand on heart, promise to revere and restore