Matariki Stars
by Isitolo and Steven
Seven handsome brothers were once so cool,
Going out hunting for some food,
They met seven evil ladies who treated them like fools,
Each brother so handsome and bold,
Took their ladies under their fold,
Sharing their love with each evil witch,
Little did they know they were being bewitched,
The brothers were changed to skin and bone,
They were once strong and very toned,
Mitai knew something was wrong,
So off to the ladies he did roam,
Up on the branches he did see,
There six fantails were waiting patiently
The last fantail flew near by,
Watched carefully by clever Mitai
There he transformed into a Kereru,
To find out what the witches were up too.
He followed the fantails to Ngongotaha,
And watched and listened to their ka-ka.
Off he ran to warn his brothers,
To tell them all about the drama’s,
Their koro gave them a special net,
To capture the ladies just like some pests,
Mitai transformed into an albatross,
And carried them away just like a boss!
Into the heavens he decided to toss,
The evil women who caused the fuss!
And there they sit during the night
The Eyes of God, seven eyes so bright!
The Seven Stars of
Matariki.
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