Vickie Hurtt - Thayer Poet Free verse

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Paintings By ~ Vickie Thayer ~ A Lakota Poem 

 

Khuta Wasma, Below Deep Snow, a Lakota Poem

____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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Silent One December 7, 2017 at 5:24 AM Great translation and well expressed.. Vickie Hurtt - Thayer July 21, 2018 at 3:51 PM THANK YOU!

Arturo Michael December 6, 2017 at 6:36 AM A wonderful poem...I completely enjoyed...All the best to you, Vickie Vickie Hurtt - Thayer December 6, 2017 at 8:56 AM And To You, Thanks Arturo.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 5, 2017 at 3:06 PM Fantastic! Thank you for sharing :) xomo! Vickie Hurtt - Thayer December 6, 2017 at 8:57 AM Your Welcome, And Thank You Maureen.