long live

women trees dancing
with akimbo limbs
on branched out hips
finding their sway in the winds

women stones being
calm steadying warmth,
old wisdom that smooths
and flames within

women drums teaching
the primordial flow
of passionate energy
from one to another to the universe

women saints living,
discovering, becoming.
the glory of God
for the world

women friends loving,
holding, and listening.
Needing and sharing
and walking together

women

long live.