[Dialogue] To Earth's (Our/My) Sisters

[Wanda Holcombe]

Thanks Ellie. It is always good to dance with you. 
Wanda

On Jun 8, 2013, at 11:34 AM, Ellie Stock <elliestock at aol.com> wrote:

> For Marge's 85th, for Georgianna, for Barbara, for all our Sisters on the Journey--past, present, future...
>  
> SISTERS
>  
> To Earth's (Our/My) Sisters--
>  
> Who~ bravely dance their daily paces,
> shine extraordinary light on ordinary places,
> where others faint or fear to tread,
> where laughter is born and tears are shed.
>  
> Who~ steadfast, courageously with bolding care
> encourage unheard voices to dare, to share--
> whose own struggling and vulnerability forge the way
> for new beginnings and brighter days;
>  
> Who~ spirited, passionate, seized by wonder
> endure times and worlds so torn asunder--
> Daughters of the Universe, Mothers of Earth,
> Midwives of Vision contracting to birth;
>  
> Who~Friend of the forgotten, Madonna of the Trail
> league so the beleaguered cannot fail--
> builder of community, hub of life,
> Heart of compassion, mind of delight;
>  
> Who~creative, innovative, for justice, for peace,
> no shrinking violet: advocate for the least--
> doormat for none, servant to All,
> risking, responding to Mystery's Call;
>  
> Who~teacher, mentor, pioneer and guide
> to children who trust and adults who confide--
> focus and frame Reality's Face,
> girded with humor, gratitude and grace;
>  
> Who~strong in weakness, discerning need,
> choose to embrace the necessary deed--
> unknowing, uncertain where that path leads,
> release gifts of healing, hope and possibility;
>  
> Who~relentless, persistent, not seeking fame,
> through weariness or suffering, not desiring fortune's claim,
> charm and disarm obstacles' wedge,
> chiseling, expanding evolutionary edge.
>  
> Child of sisters past, Grandmother of sisters to come,
> Link incredible sacrifice, bequeath unconditional love--
> Wisdom of the stewing Cosmos, gentleness of the cooing dove,
> Incarnation, protector, celebrant of Creation's Covenant.
>  
> To Earth's Sisters (Our/My) Sisters,
> Exemplars of Mystery,
> Creation celebrates You
> as you BE with BEING itself in history.
>  
> Namaste Ho
>  
> Carleton and Ellie Stock
>  
>  
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