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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
Way wild and free in the air, The spirit of the eagle joins its journey with the wolf and the bear. Watching the forever skies fill with the spirits of the land, I ride my god dog through loops of clouds held by Wakan Tanka's hand Morning rise to the warm summer’s air, Dusk’s painted canvas with wind in my hair, A melody of flutes honor mother earth in this mornings pass, As Golden fields of wheat sway to the tribal tributary mass. A flock of geese fly in shallow loom overhead, While the chief’s surmise the remembrance of the dead In tribute to the bravery by this generations ancestral hand, Let us never forget the pride and heritage of the brave Native American Indian. I wanted to provide some very interesting links and an explanation for the use of the word "God Dog" in the 4th line: http://www.indianhorse.com/history.htm Also on the same line, Wanka Tanka is explained here: http://www.thewildwest.org/native_american/religion/Words.html (I have for certain Shawnee possibly some Ojibiwa blood in case anyone wants to share?) [This message has been edited by Ravenwolfvoyager (02-21-2004 09:48 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Just about the time I thought my day was surely on its way to hell in a handbasket, I open this treasure... and it is indeed that! *S* Excellent work... and mood improver! *S* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhJeff~ You give me pause to stop and 'listen' ... thank you for this beauty~ And at one of the links you provided I found this - Lame Deer served his people as a medicine man and ritual leader for many years and could easily be considered somewhat of an "expert" on concept and tradition among the Lakota. About Wakan Tanka he said: 'You can't explain it except by going to the circles within circles idea, the spirit splitting itself up into stones, trees, tiny insects even, making them all wakan by his everpresence. And in turn all these myriad of things which make up the universe flowing back to their source, united in the one Grandfather spirit.' Now just how lovely is this ? VERY~ This little Cherokee heart appreciates this post more than you could possibly guess~  Roots ... it's all about our roots~ Thank you~ *Huglets*  ~*Willow White Feather*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Certainly, an educated write... very good! Grover. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Ahhh,,, The wheat fields have special significance for me... You have a special insight, and as you teach the rhythm...the drums beat stronger in appreciation. Looking forward TD |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel hugs) Oh Jeff, being of Cherokee blood, I was so deeply enthralled and fascinated by these beautiful words, sweet friend, I just find it a blessing and omnipesent gift in life that out of all the many tribes, they are all different and practice different and unique rituals and follow their own doctrines yet we are all united as brothers and sisters to each other! Kinship is much valued among most tribes, especially my own, the Lakota and so many more, and as my Cherokee ancestors said: Ho! Mitakuye Oyasin "We Are All Related". (smiles) In fact it may intrigue you that in the Cherokee and Lakota kinship in particular kinship extends beyond relatives even, it goes to animals and animals, stones, the thunder, as all these things belong to Maha, the Earth, governed by our grandfather Tunkasila and family! (smiles) Reading of the Wanka Tanka legacy so deeply fascinated me, God Bless You, my brother, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jeff, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
stunning write Jeff! Wow! Thanks for the information...I am part Native American though I don't know what nation. I was adopted and all I know about my paternal grandmother is that she was killed in a shooting accident and was believed to be half Indian. My father's side of the family had brown hair, brown skin, and brown eyes. My mother's side had light red hair, fair skin, hazel eyes, and lucky me...got stuck with that. But yeah, I have the cheekbones and the thick wirey hair...and I have always been in love with wolves |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Jeff, what an awesome poem this is! And, I have to tell you how much I appreciate the links --- particularly the Lakota one -- I must have been a Lakota in some prior life or something because the words of that language seem so so familiar! Maybe, it's just the poet in me. Anyhow, I loved this piece you wrote!........jo |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Jeff, I love this poem and also the links. I really enjoy reading about Native Americans. My Mother's family is about 3/4 Creek and my Dad's is almost full-blooded Irish.....so I am Native American and Irish. I am very proud of both. I have book-marked the links you provided so that I can go back and read more. Thank you for providing them. Hugs, my friend  Ethel |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Jeff As always, your words took me on a magical journey. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
My great grandmother on my moms side was a full blooded indian, that is where I get my dark hair, but my great grandfather was from Britian....kind of like John Smith and Pocahantas... My Great grandmother on my dads side was Cherokee indian and so I have indian blood from both sides..and everyone knows it when I get going on my warpath! LOL! ~Little White Dove Open your eyes, open your mind, open your heart, let me come in and show you love.....~ARH |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
From my mother's side, a great-great-grandmother, full blooded Cherokee from the Oklahoma territory. From my father's side, ever father back, a lovely Indian woman from the Dakotas. I am blessed! |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
R; This write is like a melody, I am enjoying it, saving it. Interesting information from the websites, too, thanks. ~K~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jeff I very much enjoyed this beautiful and knowledgeable poem. Thank you!  |
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