Gratitude for You and All That Connects Us
This Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the joy that comes from interconnection—the sense of belonging to the earth, to one another, and to the ecosystem that sustains us all. In this spirit, we share a poem that resonates deeply with our mission and values, celebrating the beauty of being part of something greater:
The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee
By N. Scott Momaday
I am a feather on the bright sky
I am the blue horse that runs in the plain
I am the fish that rolls, shining, in the water
I am the shadow that follows a child
I am the evening light, the lustre of meadows
I am an eagle playing with the wind
I am a cluster of bright beads
I am the farthest star
I am the cold of dawn
I am the roaring of the rain
I am the glitter on the crust of the snow
I am the long track of the moon in a lake
I am a flame of four colors
I am a deer standing away in the dusk
I am a field of sumac and the pomme blanche
I am an angle of geese in the winter sky
I am the hunger of a young wolf
I am the whole dream of these things
You see, I am alive, I am alive
I stand in good relation to the earth
I stand in good relation to the gods
I stand in good relation to all that is beautiful
I stand in good relation to the daughter of Tsen-tainte
You see, I am alive, I am alive
This poem is a song of gratitude for the earth, its beauty, and the intricate web of connection that unites us all. At the Guild, we strive to nurture these connections—between people, creativity, and the world we share.
We are deeply thankful for you, our community, and the support you’ve given to make this vision possible. If you feel inspired to give this season, your generosity will help us continue to honor and celebrate these connections through our work.
Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of connection, beauty, and gratitude,
The Folk Art Guild
