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Birth Path – 21 NaPoWriMo

Right away this word pairing prompt had to be an ancestor poem. How and who we came to be is a stumbling of 400 generations. This ripple effect through humankind might be why we are so interested in ancestry and … Continue reading

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Ancestors – 28 Tarot NaPoWriMo

I was fortunate to be gifted my great grandmother’s house this month. It was built in 1847. The two-story house stands a bit arthritic but strong and proud. The connection to three generations before me is powerful. While life was … Continue reading

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Elder – 19 Tarot NaPoWriMo

This poem is dedicated to my friend Irene in Sweden. Irene is creating a documentary on her family’s experience with enculturation. It is a way of healing the past, present, and future generations. Our DNA is affected by our experiences … Continue reading

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Bonfire Circle

Again this year, I had the honor of joining a group of loving, welcoming, fun women for a bonfire evening on Halloween, Samhain. This group celebrates the feminine in many ways through reading, dancing, and gatherings like this one. This … Continue reading

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