The talking stick, also called a speaker's staff, is an instrument of aboriginal democracy used by many tribes, especially those of indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast in North America. The talking stick may be passed around a group, as multiple people speak in turn, or used only by leaders as a symbol of their authority and right to speak in public. - Wikipedia
Within reach to the West
a brittle hasp from an ancient strand
awaits his visions yet to be heard
within a fervent grasp the birch sprig
tethered to gilded voices past on to
seasoned leaves that echo with care
to quiet natures order to still breezes
still waters still the bark that comforts
a speechless sparrow amidst slotted rays
of morning’s day with still faces of
feathers singing his song as the East
prepares to listen with rapport.
Châz
