Rena May Hough

MOUNTAIN PRAYER

May Sun, rise and shine
May the message of Te Whiti
endure, and men sire another generation

May Moon, glide and gleam
May the message of Te Whiti
endure, and mothers no more mourn

May Stars twinkle bright
May the message of Te Whiti
endure, and children have a place to play

May River, forever flow
May the message of Te Whiti
endure, and time passes in peace

May Sea, forever surge
May the message of Te Whiti
ensure, there is no more war

May Parihaka, forever stand
as living testament
for past present and future

Taranaki Mountain,
May the memory of those
who ploughed and fenced at your feet
never be forgotten.