Follow the Blackbirds Hidatsa He snared the sun

He snared the sun

Poet Laureate

and the wisdom of female elders

the vital deep dialogues

and life ways are the key to living a good life and the key to a strong

Follow the Blackbirds Hidatsa He snared the sunIn language as perceptive as it is poignant, poet Gwen Nell Westerman builds a world in words that reflects the past, present, and future of the Dakota people. An intricate balance between the singularity of personal experience and the unity of collective longing, Follow the Blackbirds speaks to the affection and appreciation a contemporary poet feels for her family, community, and environment. With touches of humor and the occasional sharp cultural