Khuta Wasma, Below Deep Snow, a Lakota Poem
____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~
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