Posted by john on July 01, 2002 at 06:18:01:
In Reply to: The Holy Mother speaks to Her child at the threshold by Liana Herbertson posted by Pollavon on June 30, 2002 at 23:56:26:
This is stunning. The imagery sinks deep and resonates inside me. I like it.
: The Holy Mother speaks to Her child at the threshold
: Child, you are shooting star propelled
: I love you, little star-flake,
: Do not weep to leave the bosom of God,
: for there is a god on earth where I am sending you,
: and he will be your father.
: Do not cling to my robe, little one,
: for these swirls of my robe are the nebulae
: You will see in the heavens there.
: You tear my heart with your longing eyes, my child,
: but look, I am coming with you:
: there is a daughter of mine on earth,
: and she will be your mother.
: Even now the Temple you see about you
: Is her womb.
: Do not fear to leave the Land of Light.
: I would not send you into darkness,
: but in their hearts where I send you
: the sun of your homeland burns.
: They will know who you are
: for they know each other.
: Even the smallness you have taken on
: they will love,
: the flailing limbs, the eyes
: that do not see, the leaves of the moon
: that fold about the sun.
: They will hear your heart inside your cry.
: They will see the wings of light, my wings,
: that enfold you all your life.
: Even now, they love you.
: They know, as we do,
: that in all births
: is the one Child who is born.
: Go now, little child.
: In the eyes of your mother find me again,
: in your father's heart find me.
: Do not be afraid to put on this tiny disguise.
: How could they fail to recognize you,
: you who said to them
: I was hungry and you gave me food,
: I was thirsty and you gave me drink,
: I was a stranger and you took me in,
: naked and you clothed me, I was sick
: and you cared for me, I was in prison
: and you came unto me.
: So go to them, vast and ancient soul,
: go to them now.
: They are also waiting to be born.
: - © Liana Herbertson