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Altiplano

Hoch am eisigen Himmel Über dem schroffen Gestein Gleitet der Kondor Dort wo die Vicuñas grasen Treffen sich Feuer und Eis -------------------------------- High in the frigid sky Above the craggy rocks Glides the condor There where Vicuñas graze Impinges fire on icy ground --------------------------------- Alto en el cielo helado Sobre las rocas escarpadas Planea el condor Dónde pastan las vicuñas Se unen fuego y hielo

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Date: 6/9/2010 5:34:00 AM
"El Condor Pasa "....Enjoyed this one...Brought visiual imaginery that was of that bird in flight...Keep the creative pen flowing...Thanks for stopping by and reading my bio...I was doing it for a contest but when I looked back she asked for at least fourteen lines...I only did nine that is required of the bio form...Thanks for your faithfulness in reading my work.I had to go to YouTube and hear once again the song.."El Condor Pasa".Sara
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Date: 6/2/2010 7:53:00 AM
Great imagery with this one, Gert! I'm off for a few days to the Oregon coast so I'll be seeing lots of gulls but no condors ... smile ...
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Date: 5/31/2010 5:26:00 PM
well done, a brilliant picture and image. Deep one Gert, hope you are enjoying your Memorial day. I wonder if Memorial day is all over the world or just the USA, just curious,..p.d.
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Date: 5/30/2010 10:50:00 AM
Incredible image of the bird above the icy ground, Gert. The California Condor is an endangered species. If the one you are describing is also endangered, this would make an excellent entry for the "Endangered" contest that's going on now. Both translations seemed to work well for this tanka. Thank you! Love, Carolyn
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