Three California Writers:

Haunted Brains 
by Wa-Wa Chaw

Edited by: Cindy Beck

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HAUNTED BRAINS

Far into the stillness of the night,

    Creeps the unknown life – Haunted Brains

Indians, No sleep, Dead no rest

    Haunted Brains – Makes test

On the plain of birth

    An unknown star

Indian Earth Mysteries are afar

    No sleep – Dead no rest

Haunted Brains make earthly test

    Tears of sheer mingle with fear

Justice will lead in a few years.

    Death has no fear

Indian no sleep – Dead no rest.

    Haunted Brains make test.

I come to lead my people,

    Over rocky roads and hills.

No sleep – Dead no rest.

    Arise and walk, I will guide thee.

Indians no sleep – Dead no rest

    Haunted Brains make yearly test.

The mysteries of unknown lands.

    Indian Dead – No sleep – Dead, no rest.

With their unknown plans,

     If  there is no death,

We will help you in your fight.

    Haunted Brains will visit during the night.

Indians, No sleep – Dead, no rest.

    Great Indians spirits are making earthly test.

No sleep – Dead, no rest.

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