Changing Woman
Changing Woman came to me last night
Shed of her night-dark clothing,
she appeared in a cloud of vibrant moss green.
Green that pushes through black soil,
persistent, in its emergence.
Green, newly released,
still trailing shadow.
She spoke
You are a writer, whether a word is written, or not.
You are a sacred dancer, in movement, or in stillness.
You are a wisdom teacher, even if for the rest of your life,
You remain in silence.
To be
Is enough
Marie Elena 2012
Blue Whale Song
Star mind
Desire sounding
Vast blue keening
Slicing through mother waters
Circumnavigation of amniotic tides
The end birthing the beginning
Blue whale song
a rhythm unceasing
Marie Elena 1998
Dreaming Back My Sisters
I am dreaming back my sisters
Whisper-worn footfalls
on the Temple steps
Skywalkers
Storm dwellers
Heavy-breasted cauldron keepers
Songweavers
Snake sisters
Darkmoon dancers
Labyrinth builders
Star bridgers
Fiery-eyed dragon-ryders
Wind seekers
Shape shifters
Corn daughters
Wolf women
Earth stewards
Gentle-handed womb sounders
Dream spinners
Flame leapers
Crone mothers
Come home sisters, come home
Marie Elena 1998