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What an achievement! I love the language, and the whole poem has a powerful spirituality. In fact, the line
"Your forms a living bridge between the Sacred Beneath and the Sacred Above" invokes an idea that is also found in Medieval Europe, in the notion of "the Great Chain of Being"...Very beautiful...
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Nautikos
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February 26, 2009
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A beutiful poem Shelly .It expands the knowledge of the Lakota and the spiritual conections of Native Americans. Excellent research and portrayal. Kudos to your imagery and the flow of this mammoth endevour!
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merkie
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February 25, 2009
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This spiritual Sioux Ceremony is quite an Epic and more...There are many parts of this that grab me. This part especially......
"With this holy Chanunpa you will walk like a living prayer with your feet resting upon the earth and the stem reaching to the sky". "Your forms a living bridge between the Sacred Beneath and the Sacred Above". ....grabs me. I'll definitely read this more then once. Spiritually fascinating and beautiful.....
posted by
yellowrose55
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February 15, 2009
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Umm....
...I'm gonna have to print this out and read it on my next break. lol
posted by
metalrat
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February 13, 2009
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I love this for so many things
the easy flow which makes a long poem a joy to read, the fabulous messages in it, the beautiful mythology... all in all it is just wonderful
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lionreign
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February 13, 2009
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Dear Shelley, I enjoyed reading this very much indeed, partly because of the beautiful language and partly because it's so important to remember and respect indigenous culture. The following is a brilliant reminder that all living things are interdependent.
Wakan Tanka smiles upon us because we are one:
earth,
sky,
all living things,
the two-legged,
the four legged,
the winged ones,
the trees,
the grasses.
Together with the people,
they are related,
one family.
The Chanunpa holds them
all together.”
Fantastic! Thankyou!
posted by
elinjo
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February 13, 2009
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Thank you Shelly!
If you don't mind I will be printing this out so I can read it at home where I can give it the individed attention it deserves! Many blessings and thanks my friend; have an excellent weekend
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mariaki
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February 13, 2009
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Very well done, Sam.
posted by
TAPS.
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February 13, 2009
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Amazing how what your mind brings forth! So talented :)
posted by
VictoriaP
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February 12, 2009
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Wowsers-- inspired!
A fanciful respite from 2009 stuff. Very engaging.
Thanks for the comment!
posted by
scotcanada
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February 12, 2009
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Now this part was a litle bit harder to get thru for me
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lustorlove
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February 12, 2009
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