Lead me to the land of the long white cloud
The home of eternal voyagers
Crux, the sky canoe.
Anchor our place on the map,
I know I am home.
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Author's notes:
Aotearoa is the official name of New Zealand in Māori, the native language. In English it translates to mean 'The land of the long, white cloud.'
Crux is the name of a constellation of stars in the Southern Hemisphere, more commonly referred to as 'The Southern Cross.' It was used by early navigators as it can always be used to find south. It is depicted on the national flags of multiple countries including New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Brazil.
For many in Māori mythology, the Crux constellation is seen as the anchor of a great sky waka (in English: canoe).
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Joe O’Connor
New Zealander
English teacher
Short stories and poems📚
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Currently writing James The Wonderer
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