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Khuta Wasma, Below Deep Snow, a Lakota Poem

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Paintings By ~ Vickie Thayer ~ A Lakota Poem 

 

The Walk To Warmth~ painting by: Vjckie Thayer

____Lakota Language____ hey'api, khuta wasma, wankan tanka, han, In'anjinyo, wayanka, he ta'ku hwo? tate, maypiya, hanhepiwi, wicahpi, wa, wanji cet'an, wanji, wanji, sung manitu, tanka, khuta wasma, wiyakas, hin, nunpa cantes, wanji nagi, khuta wasma _____ English Translation____ It Is said, Below Deep Snow, Great Mysteries, Yes, Stand Up, Look, What Is That? Wind, Cloud, Sky, Moon, Stars, Yes, One Hawk, One Wolf, Below Deep Snow, Feathers, Fur, Two Hearts, One Soul, Below Deep Snow. ~Vickie Thayer~

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Date: 12/7/2017 5:24:00 AM
Great translation and well expressed..
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Date: 7/21/2018 3:51:00 PM
THANK YOU!
Date: 12/6/2017 6:36:00 AM
A wonderful poem...I completely enjoyed...All the best to you, Vickie
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Vickie Hurtt - Thayer
Date: 12/6/2017 8:56:00 AM
And To You, Thanks Arturo.
Date: 12/5/2017 3:06:00 PM
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing :) xomo!
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Vickie Hurtt - Thayer
Date: 12/6/2017 8:57:00 AM
Your Welcome, And Thank You Maureen.

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