Memoirs Of El Capitan 
How could I be "discovered"? It's rather silly Dr. Bunnell felt like a first But the Paiute knew me Long, long before that Even still They didn't know me an hour I stood at my post Vigilant When the trees appeared Bursting forth like a sleeping army Then the night lights became visible I remained constant Next came my winged friends Making homes in the boughs Of my woody tenants After a while a deer And a bear and so many, many more Finally man Who could truly appreciate The role I have played Protector, watcher... Marker Some see me as a representation Of permanence Others as the sad reminder of their own brevity Still others as Hope A rock from The Rock A secure memory-bank Call me Totokonoolah Or El Capitan Or make up your own name Won't hurt my feelings I was here long before I had a human name And am just happy To have the company.