As I sit here Upon the vast and long ridge I glance upon my authority To the remnants of the land To the remnants of the people All the way to the high spring tide of the river The land is fruitful and productive And will never be crippled. My heart is fi lled with love For the experts of the land who have passed on Who left these words to guide us I reminisce and mourn May they rest in peace. To us who live in this forever changing world A symbol of those who have passed on Welcome to one and all To our hui As we embrace each other And continue the hard work left to us Welcome.
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