Maori warrior from Ngaronoa Taki's gallery

Tama toa ...Young Warrior.


He is the epitome of whare tu Taua
Chiefly House of Warrior codes
He is Great Forest deep
He is Sky and Earth unbound
He is Oceanic Heart
He is summit unto height of Mountain
River is winding and weaving within Him
Great Mother's Heart beats
in time to the rhythmic
patterns of the woven Universe
unfolding within HIM.

Cherish and Honour our Sons
Our Brothers, Fathers, Grandfathers
like Great Forest deity Tane Mahuta
Breathe for this world
and it answers.
Stands for this world
and WE answer.
Toi tu te Mana
Divine Authority is eternal
Toi tu te Whenua
Divine Mother stands eternal
Toi tu te Kupu
Divine word stands eternal
Tui toi te Aroha e
Divine Love gifts
the presence and lifebreath
of Creator.

~Ngaronoa Taki