Thought for the day, Friday 13th June

“For the love of a tree
She went out on a limb.
For the love of the sea
She rocked the boat.
For the love of the earth
She dug deeper.
For the love of community
She mended fences.
For the love of the stars
She let her light shine.
For the love of spirit
She nurtured her soul.
For the love of a good time
She sowed seeds of happiness.
For the love of the Goddess
She drew down the moon.
For the love of nature
She made compost.
For the love of a good meal
She gave thanks.
For the love of family
She reconciled differences.
For the love of creativity
She entertained new possibilities.
For the love of her enemies
She suspended judgment.
For the love of herself
She acknowledged her worth.
And the world was richer for her.”

Charlotte Tall Mountain (1941 – 2006), artist and poet of Iroquois heritage.

Image: copy of traditional Iroquois painting