I feel the beat of the drums in my chest; the harps ring in my soul
The bells on my wrists and ankles ring with each of my steps
So this is what lifts the heart
The fire crackles, singing, our ancestors join us
So this is family
All the young girls dressed in their saffron tunics and bear skin cloaks
So this is what unity feels like
Hymns ring from our lungs, cries that reach Heaven's ears
So this is the power of song
We dance; our feet pounding upon the dry earth
So this is strength
Tears spill from my eyes as I'm enveloped with emotion
So this is happiness
I let out a joyous cry that reaches all of the corners of the earth
This is belonging! This is home!