In the Gathering of Women

In the gathering of women

I have learned-

There is a fierceness of water.

In the gathering of women,

sensual sister’s speaking

truths that taunt the untrustworthy!

Truths that tests the best of Red Medicine-

of birth from the earth.

As passion of placenta

is heralding the arrival

of the Tree of Life

fed by the waters of women.

I had wanted to say thank you

for this gift of life you have given.

But my lips remains silent, yet quivering-

As sacred things often are…

spoken only in the deep recesses of the heart.

(Thank you)