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wopila tanka (Lakota)
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wopila tanka (Lakota) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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~wopila tanka~ words that roll off the tongue in gentle rhythmic harmony, spreading smiles across the miles when you speak these words that mean ~many thanks~ for even the tiniest kindness and gentle gesture of caring and sharing amplifies the magical melody of friendship in every note that floats upon the four winds ~wopila tanka~ from me to you for taking time to read my thoughts, and to reply but more importantly, for taking time to bare your soul as you share your thoughts through poetry and prose ~wopila tanka~ |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
And a wopila tanka right back atch'ya midnite. lol |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, You get a feather for this one. Love Bobby |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Midnitesun, Your light brightens our darkest nights and beams even brighter in our hearts. Wopila Tanka, barely comes close to the feelings we have for your tallents that you share with us. Love, Tracey. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
C Guy,  wopila tankaBobby, thanks, I love feathers! Tracey, I'm humbled by that generous reply. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
You are such a wonderful poet, my friend. And, very talented. Thank you for sharing. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, what wonderful balm for the spirit! You are an absolute marvel! In the midst of your hardships, you still spread such love, healing, comfort and joy! Thank YOU!!! This is one of the most beautiful and altruistic poems I have ever read, even by the standards of YOUR poetry and definitely my latest favourite of gems! Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sue, thank you for such kind words, your comments mean a lot to me. Diana,  thanks for visiting and for your forever-kindness and sharing. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
wakan tanan kici un le mita cola hecheto welo (!) ... serious applause for this 'penning' !! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
The Great Spirit or Great Mystery (God) is Wakan Tanka. Does your comment roughly translate to: "My friend, the Great Spirit would enjoy this fine write"??? I'm afraid my Lakhota vocabulary is quite limited, and would have to call friend Kevin Locke, Lakota hoop dancer and a Baha'i. |
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Bloodline Member
since 2009-05-23
Posts 236Oklahoma |
May i say Wado, Cherokee for thank you, I can see the elders around the ceremony fire smiling, Bloodline |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you very much for that reply, Bloodline. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
OIHA KE WANIL WAKATAHA O IYOKIPI Um, I hope I didn't say anything naughty. (I have a knack.)  I think it translates, "Forever, from on high, lovely!"  That would be you, darlin'.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, Karen, I can't tell if that was naughty or nice, but it sounds lovely when I try to sing it. Maybe we should do a whole thread with thank you's in different languages? I once posted one that said "Peace" in several languages. Anyone up for the challenge of posting a "Thank You" thread? |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
whoopa tie yi kewl.. (cowboy for "dug it") |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I didn't sing what Karen said, but it sounded beautiful when I said it, as with what Bruce said. You see what you started Kacy? What a flow of such beautiful words! Wopila tanka, Kacy. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wopila tanka ... wopila tanka ... what a wonderful sound these words have. Wow and that "tanka" sounds similar to "danke" in German. But the most enticing sound that your poem emits is the echo of your heart and soul. You dance through life in beautiful awareness and let us share in the dance. Grazie! Love, Margherita |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
an' here's a drap o' kindness tae ye tae, hen. |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
applause for this poem and its touching mesage, the sounds are great too. regards yann |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
DS, LOL, ya gotta love that cowpoke talk! Diana, grin, thanks, lady! Margherita, danke, for your reply! Osprey, smiling here, thanking you. Yann, for that kind comment, thanks! |
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