Friday, October 15, 2010

Precious Moments


Last year this time I was on the Oregon Coast
Surrounded by the most amazing women
Each one so talented, so brave,
So willing to open up and share themselves

It was a moment in time that is forever etched in my heart
And since then I have not been the same

We stood along side one another
Held each others hands
Gave each other space to grow
We were present in the moment
And with each other

We learned how precious sisterhood really is
And we felt the power that happens when women come together
We laughed
We cried
We opened each other up
And held the space for one another

Even though a year has flown by
This sisterhood has remained strong
Support and love swirls through this group

My eyes well up with tears
When a candle is lit
A prayer is said
A hug is given
And a cheer is sung from the mountain tops

Even if it is virtual
It is filled with deep meaning

Thank you scarf sisters
For being exactly who you are
For spreading your wings
And soaring
The journey you are on is precious
And I am so lucky to watch it all unfold


5 comments:

Kolleen said...

this gave me tears lovebean!!!!!

so beautifully written....our special time in Manzanita. It forever changed me and i am soooo grateful for that time we all had together. every single person who was there was supposed to be there...in that space and in that time to make it ALL that it was!!!!

sending you hugs, and loves, and smooches and shouts from the mountain tops!!!

loving you so much
ox
k

mindy lacefield said...

my life has changed for the better since manzanita and i'm thankful everyday you were there. this poem gave me chills. it took me there. thank you! love you!

Karen D said...

beautifully said, I would love to find a group like that!

Juliette Crane said...

so sweet + lovely. i've heard so much about that trip to the or coast and it just makes me so excited for an artful journey (my first ever art retreat) in feb!

best wishes to you!
juliette

chrissy said...

yep....tears.
my heart is especially full because at the very moment i am reading these beautiful words...YOU are surrounded by love and hugs and the creative wings of some of those scarf sisters!
i am sending you all my love...

i adore you brave beautiful one!
xo