maine journals / 12.14.20 / honor thy mother earth always

some hear the call and paint.

climb.

write.

wander.

compose.

stretch, dance.

design, stitch, build.

play.

birth.

connect.

chant, pray.

grow.

restless

relentless

women

we do not falter nor fail.

warriorship and sisterhood forged over sorrows shared

gut punches great rescues

victories celebrated together as one

endurance

appreciation of simple beauty

allowing each other endless recoveries of spirit.

permutations.

changes.

selves.