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Hanyewi Valley

In the Native American Sioux language Hanyewi means Moon. Translated by Chief Yellow Lark – 1887 Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds Whose breath gives life to the world, hear me. I come to you as one of your many children. I am small and weak I need your strength and wisdom. May I walk in beauty Make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made. And my ears sharp to your voice. Make me wise so that I may know the things you have taught your children. The lessons you have written in every leaf and rock Make me strong! Not to be superior to my brothers, but to fight my greatest enemy….myself Make me ever ready to come to you with straight eyes, So that when life fades as the fading sunset, May my spirit come to you without shame. Image copyright © 2008, Larry Fridel. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

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Anonymous Guest 28 Nov 2018

Thank you

L.A. Spilsbury 28 Nov 2018

wonderful

Patty Day 12 Jul 2008

Marvelous work!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Patty

Mark Saxton 02 Jun 2008

super gorgeous. wow. a favorite list pic.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Mark

Sheila Dixon 13 Feb 2008

Beautiful Image, I really love this.!!! :)

Artist Reply: Thank you Sheila glad you like it.