During this Women's History/Gift of Women's Month--In memory and in honor of and thanksgiving for women/sisters--known and unknown, past, present and those to come. Ellie :)elliestock@aol.com SISTERS To Earth's(Our/My) Sisters-- Who ~ bravelydance their daily paces, shineextraordinary light on ordinary places, where othersfaint or fear to tread, where laughteris born and tears are shed. Who ~steadfast, courageously with bolding care encourageunheard voices to dare, to share-- whose ownstruggling and vulnerability forge the way for newbeginnings and brighter days; Who ~spirited, passionate, seized by wonder endure timesand worlds so torn asunder-- Daughters ofthe Universe, Mothers of Earth, Midwives ofVision contracting to birth; Who ~ Friendof the forgotten, Madonna of the Trail league so thebeleaguered cannot fail-- builder ofcommunity, hub of life, Heart ofcompassion, mind of delight; Who ~ creative,innovative, for justice, for peace, no shrinkingviolet: advocate for the least-- doormat fornone, servant to All, risking,responding to Mystery's Call; Who ~ teacher,mentor, pioneer and guide to childrenwho trust and adults who confide-- focus andframe Reality's Face, girded withhumor, gratitude and grace; Who ~ strongin weakness, discerning need, choose toembrace the necessary deed-- unknowing,uncertain where that path leads, release giftsof healing, hope and possibility; Who ~ relentless,persistent, not seeking fame, throughweariness or suffering, not desiring fortune's claim, charm anddisarm obstacles' wedge, chiseling,expanding evolutionary edge. Child ofsisters past, Grandmother of sisters to come, Linkincredible sacrifice, bequeath unconditional love-- Wisdom of thestewing Cosmos, gentleness of the cooing dove, Incarnation,protector, celebrant of Creation's Covenant. To Earth'sSisters (Our/My) Sisters, Exemplars ofMystery-- Thanks be... Creationcelebrates You as you BE withBEING itself in history. Namaste Ho ejhs