Mawandajai explores the sociological autobiography of an American Indian caught between two worlds: Catholicism and American Indian Spirituality.

Shadow Tree Of Life

A sovereign shadow glides over us clouds of

invisible power, orbs within our

souls dimension, spirit power, be the change.

“BE THE CHANGE”

who claims the sovereign shadow

the Sun Dancer in the shade

what we want to say, we say to the Tree

complete thoughts beyond the shadow

we blend and repeat

Time for the Tree of Life we become

the sovereign shadow from streams of oneness

now taken in a life lived

the sovereign shadow hears the call

love as in forever when there was no

shadow at

ALL

Sacred Mystery

 -Darryl Barking Dog, 2014

About the Author

Darryl “Barking Dog” Brown is a poet and a writer of mystical journeys, prophecy and life lessons. He is also three-time award winning painter, including an award from the National Congress of American Indians. His art is described as Atavistic Surrealism, Pointillism, Juxtaposition, he has developed the Alchemy of Arts with meditation and healing with Emotional and Spiritual colors.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Darryl to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs in 2019. He is currently serving a second, three year term.