The wolf demands
what the shepherd
can’t protect
A busy hand
helps the angry heart
forget
(Pine Ridge South Dakota: July, 2019)
‘To Mari Sandoz’
The white wing of the wind
blew down from tomorrow
Carrying a message of hope
—from beyond the unknown
(Dreamsleep: August, 2020)
Lakota legend of the white buffalo
Clear intent for peace harmony and balance
Between all colors of man
And all living things in Earth mother
Trust the guidance given to you by Spirit world
Give thanks for your blessings
Keep communication with creator open
White buffalo is a reminder of this and more
Symbolizes the seven sacred ceremonies
Sweat lodge for purification, healing ceremony,
Adoption, Marriage, and Sundance ceremony
Also Vision Quest
The seven sacred ways to pray
White buffalo legend told in council meetings
Shared in sweat lodge ceremonies,
Understood well by tribal story tellers.
The return of the white buffalo
Means prayers are being heard
Prophecy’s promises are being fulfilled
Signals a time of abundance and plenty.
Lakota
Heyokah
Sacred clown
Empathic
Warrior
Sacred Mirror
Provoke Truth
Using Laughter
Precious Gift
Lakota
Heyokah
____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~
We people long before born here,
hunting lands for our eat.
our heavens above shed us tears,
and life began to beat.
Heavens gave to them purest birth,
above they warm my skin.
calling to me as mother earth,
I beat their heart within.
Nourished by the mother we live,
grateful for all we own.
we live on to all that she gives,
her body is our home.
All my children work day to day,
to keep our ways alive.
carrying with them much of pay,
from burden of a strive
-ibh
Circle of drums beat to hearts joined in
solemn union with the ways of the past.
The Eagle flies overhead, reminding the
Chosen People of their destiny.
Elders share wisdom with their youth,
filling them with strength to overcome
the burdens, the pale-faces have pressed
upon them.
Sacred Vision Quests show the path
the Great Spirit has designed for them.
The White Buffalo appears, a sign of
the return of the 'greasy grass'
Hope never dies!
The Chosen People live!
*Tribute to all Native North Americans, my friends, my Brothers and Sisters.....
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