Taiaha haka poem - Apirana Taylor
I am Te-ngau-reka-a-tu
I once danced with killers
who followed the War God
beyond the gates of hell
to kill in the gardens of pleasure
I am the taiaha left among people
who dance and twirl poi
in gaudy halls
of plastic Maoridom
Father give me guts
Evil one why
have you forsaken me
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