Classic Poem

In memory of my father on the Flying Fish Ceremony

Flying fish black wings still flying over the sea
In legend the flying fish maintains the channel of dialogue with the ancestors
The fins of the dolphin fish
Have carried Father's pride to the horizon
A silver helmet agate chicken blood
gifts Father offered in limitless gratitude to the sea
Millet and flint a sky bridge to summon the spirits of land and sea
Bringing blessings following the path of the flying fish
The flying fish is the fountainhead of the soil and spirit
The sacrificial rites are a life ceremony running through
silver helmet and agate
In the wings of the flying fish
Are Father's proud life and honor
Noble dolphin fish
Following the shimmering pieces of gold and silver
Father strew over the sea with honor
The wings of the flying fish that Father has become
the soul of the dolphin fish has become
Pressing forward in a boat there to meet on the horizon line