I dream of a woman
Mother-centred
grey-haired essence
oozing strength –
a vessel, rain focused
decoding political lies.
Leaders are locked
targeting anxiety
selective stances
patriarchal bedmates
ending unsafe
Rioters blow up
martyr consciousness
metamorphosis in throngs
chemicals insignificant
when innocence ignored
temples violated.
What is next?
A future gatekeeper
spouting personal freedom
recalling pleas, charming
ghosts of the past?
We need
discernment,
a woman
Mother-centred
grey-hair wise
leading the way.
(I dreamt of a goddess figure, and attempted to capture her in the pencil drawing featured. Working on that dream, many things have emerged. The poem above is just on example.)
We need a special leader V.J. ….and yours sounds like a beautiful option…
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Thanks Ivor. We need something
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Lovely drawing! Giving life to dreams…
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Yes. Thank you.
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…..such wisdom in verse and rendering
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Thank you so much.
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Yes to that last stanza!
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We need a change that will make a difference.
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Desperately.
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Beautiful drawing and yes, we need a change for the betterment of mankind and mother earth.
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Thanks Eugi!
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You’re welcome, VJ!
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I am 1/2 Ojibwa and I burn sage and I pray near the lake for calm and peace. I liked the old saying. If the mothers ran the world. They wouldn’t send their children to die in war. Our world need to learn the caress of a mother’s love, calmness and peace. Wonderful poetry shared dear friend.
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Thank you. I am in complete agreement.
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