Tohono

by

Helen J. Ramon

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Tohono 'o wu t-ki:
amai mo g haañ mu'ic
c g egai s-ce:dag
c s-ap hab u:w
Tohono 'o wu bahidaj,
i:bhai, ciolim, wihog
Tohono 'o wu mu'i t-wahudag
c t-apedag
Tohono 'o wu t-duagak.

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From When it Rains: Papago and Pima Poetry edited by Ofelia Zepeda, University of Arizona Press, Sun Tracks Vol. 7,
© 1982 Helen J. Ramon.

This poem is also available in the English language.

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