I'm filled with joy
when the day dawns quietly
over the roof of the sky.
Life was wonderful
in winter
But did winter make me happy?
No, I always worried
about hides for boot-soles
and for boots,
and if there'd be enough
for all of us.
Yes, I worried constantly.
Life was wonderful
in summer
But did summer make me happy?
No, I always worried
about reindeer skins and rugs for the platform.
Yes, I worried constantly
Life was wonderful
when you stood at your fishing-hole
0n the ice.
But was I happy waiting at my fishing hole?
No, I always worried
for my little hook,
in case it never got a bite.
Yes, I worried constantly.
Life was wonderful
when you danced in the feasting house
But did this make me any happier?
No, I always worried
I'd forget my song.
Yes, I worried constantly.
Life was wonderful
And I still feel joy
each time the day-break
whitens the dark sky
each time the sun
climbs over the roof of the sky.
Eskimo song from "Earth Prayers, Cycles of Life"
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2 comments:
Oh Tina, I LOVE your blog already! Beautiful picture and GREAT title! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. I have a feeling that something very positive is going to come from this. Please know that you are in my prayers!
Oh, that's lovely. Thanks for posting it.
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