Forums, Friends, and Family
Then and Now

"Breath of Life" - by one of our
cousins, noted South Louisiana artist
Dawn Thibodeaux
- is the best representation I have seen of
the spirit that is bringing us back together.

"Our ancestors flow like many streams to
make a mighty river. See their spirits in
the looking glass. You have seen their
Spirit forever... You belong to the nation
of our ancestors, a nation among many nations.
Now we are strong because we are one."

from "'Spirit', a journey in dance drums and song"
Conceived and composed by Peter Buffet c.1998
Back Row Productions c.1999 PolyGram Video

There are many ways to represent the spirit
that is drawing the Kaskaskia back together. The
following poem is another way to express these emotions.

FOREVER FRIENDS
(Author: Anon.)

We are joined in a friendship
That time cannot sever
With bonds built by our ancestors
We remain friends forever

We are welded in spirit
Attached by our hearts
And fused by the feelings
That friendship emparts 

We are tied by emotions
Connected by dreams
Reinforced by our hopes
Unified by extremes 

No longer a function
of time or of space
Our friendship is a substance
That distance cannot displace

No matter how far we may be from each other
We pledge to continuously strive
To sense the full meaning
of Friendship Forever