Chieft Kowachki and Clever Machoka
Chief Kowachki traveled far-
the call of distant waters-
call of the blue still waters
of the Kahki waters,
drew him forth.
Young and brash
the warrior strode
through the woods
of cunning fox.
Foolish warrior
that he was,
challenged Machoka-
cunning fox Machoka
walking within his steps.
And so it was
Chief Kowachki-
foolish warrior,
lost his way.
For Machoka
led him far
by wit and guile-
foolish, foolish
Chief Kowachki
became lost,
much to Machoka's delight.
"Chief Kowachki,
listen well-
your challenge to me
has been lost.
If you wish to find the path
that leads to blue waters-
clear blue waters,
in return a gift perhaps.
From this day forth,
your tribe will honor my people,
protect my people
from harm's way.
This is the pact
that must be taken-
if you wish my help."
"It is done,"
Chief Kowachki
gave his word
to Machoka.
"Turn around my friend
and look behind you,
look to clear blue waters
that call,
you were here
all along."
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