Journal of Sacred Work

Circle of Belonging: 289-290

 

Belonging11-5-22

Big Lesson

Today it feels so simple:

we are here to take care of each other.

How could we ever forget?

As if soil could forget

it is here to feed the trees.

As if trees could forget

they are here to feed the soil.

How could anything

ever get in the way of generosity?

How could we ever greet each other

with any words besides,

How can I help you?

As if light could forget

it is here to help illuminate.

As if dark could forget

it is here to help us heal.

~ Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

 

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6 responses to “Circle of Belonging: 289-290”

  1. Maureen McDermott Avatar
    Maureen McDermott

    Words to challenge and to inspire action! Powerful in their truth and simplicity. Liz, your mandala is exquisite, embracing and reassuring. May we not forget!
    Thank you Liz and thanks also for the poetry of Rosemary Wahtola Trommer.

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  2. liz wessel Avatar
    liz wessel

    Greetings Maureen, thanks for appreciation of this poem. It resonted with me as well. Sending my gratitude for your affirming nature and support!

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  3. Jolyon Avatar
    Jolyon

    Thank you for giving us a Big Lesson (nurturing our nature).

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  4. liz wessel Avatar
    liz wessel

    smile, thanks Jolyon!

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  5. Erie Chapman Foundation Avatar
    Erie Chapman Foundation

    One of the most powerful “lesson” poems I have yet seen…Yes. The light is here and we sense its healing. Yes, the dark is here and we often misunderstand its gifts. THANK you, Liz. And thank you for “the Shelter of Great Belonging.”

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  6. liz wessel Avatar
    liz wessel

    Gratefufor recognizing the gift in all.l to you, Erie,

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