White Buffalo

Legend or prophecy, one cannot understand
Beautiful woman, a warrior pure of heart 
A message to all who seek peace, love and harmony
Seven sacred ceremonies
Sweat Lodge, naming, healing, adoption, marriage
Vision Quest for communicating with Him
Sundance for the well being of people of all nations
Harmony and Spirituality restored in the fourth age
White, Yellow, Red and Black, mankind
North, South, East and West, nature
The re establishment of respect and honor
Miracle Moon, a gift from the Great Spirit
Her seventh blessing to all nations, Chief Hiawatha
The time has come for all nations
A connection to the Great Spirit 
Peace, love and harmony
If only we believe.

“I salute the light within your eyes where the whole
universe dwells. For when you are at the center within you
and I am at that place within me, we shall be one.”
---Chief Crazy Horse, Oglala Sioux
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Hamilton Avatar
July 8, 2015 at 8:49 PM
a powerful message Vince there is much lore and mystique to be learnt from native Americans hugs 7
Guzzi Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 1:01 PM
I so want everyone to experience the majesty and beauty of this and all the other cultures, to do that Vince you need to SHOW us a naming ceremony, or how a healing would look? or what a Shamanic marriage ceremony would be like give us more use the whole box of crayola crayons, color OUTSIDE the lines what matters is the we the reader and see and taste and hear and feel the beauty of the culture.
Mac Donald Avatar
April 7, 2011 at 4:19 PM
This is beautiful, Vince. I'm so much in awe that it makes thinking difficult:) Their lore and legends are much like prophecies. I went onto the web and found more about the 'White Buffalo", I can pass on this site? http://www.merceronline.com/Native/native05.htm Love your write, thanks so much for sharing! Best to you and yours, Mikki
Babcock Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 6:40 AM
I don't know much about the history of Crazy Horse but will have to read up on it. Sounds like a wise man with respect for the universe. God Bless Phyl
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 3:46 AM
Vince, I think that Chief Crazy Horse was a man of great wisdom. His "oneness" idea is similar to the beliefs that I have about the Godhead...one in purpose...one light. And his respect for the universe and feelings of harmony remind me of the commandment that Heavenly Father gave when he blessed his living creations...replenish the earth. Thanks for sharing...I enjoyed my "mental stroll" this morning because of your shared words. Smile, Dane Ann
Strand Avatar
January 13, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Vince thank you for your welcome comments today.rgds Brian
Ryerson Avatar
January 3, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Great stuff here, Vince..The Indians were and still are the original and true Native Americans and had wisdom that we could surely use today...I think they would have handled things much better that we have so far...Tim
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January 2, 2010 at 12:15 PM
I remember when the movie was made about the White Buffalo legend.. awesome then as your poem is now, Vince..great legend and love story.. thankxxx so very much for your blog comments and may u and yours enjoy a HNY 2010 with blessings... luv... creativeness.. friendships.. Linda-Marie..
Hilliker Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Wonderful sentiment. I like your writing style.
Hilliker Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 2:11 AM
Awesome write! Very peaceful piece. Thanks.
Loveless Avatar
December 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM
I love this. The Cherokee are wolf people. i find myself strongly connected to the spirit realms and nature through my Cherokee blood, my Nanie was 100% =] I always enjoy reading and hearing about native american things; from storys and myths to real tellings, the history, and that which is not always kept in the books ^^ Always, Rain Child
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December 2, 2009 at 9:17 AM
The legend of the White Buffalo has always intrigued me, Vince. And you wrote this so well, mixing Native American prophecy and culture in your work. I, too, would like to think that "Peace, love and harmony" can be found "If only we believe." But I'm still searching, looking for my own White Buffalo. Excellent write! Love, carolyn
White Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM
hi Vince, this is deep and moving, and it is great to read you again, hope you are well, take care Dnyce
Babcock Avatar
November 17, 2009 at 10:55 AM
The native ancestry have great connection with mother nature and the land. An excellent write Vince. God Bless Phyl
Kendrick Avatar
November 13, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Great thought put to pen. Keep writing. Sara
Townsend Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 9:20 PM
Excellent write my friend and so full of truth! Smiles from Lolita
Brown Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM
I am so happy that your excellent poetry was included in my day of enjoyable reading. May you have a wonderful day filled with inspiration Vince. Love, Carol
Sheart Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 2:17 PM
We can all learn from Native Americans. They know what it means to be connected to the earth and to each other they're spiritual people. We live in a time when this recognition needs to be understood. I hope WB comes soon! Thanks for posting this! Love Light Patty
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