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PILGRIM
Roma Ryan, Eithne Ni Bhraonain, & Nicky Ryan
Pilgrim, how you journey
On the road you chose
To find out why the winds die
And where the stories go?
All days come from one day
That much you must know
You cannot change what's over
But only where you go
One way leads to diamonds
One way leads to gold
Another leads you only
To everything you're told
In your heart you wonder
Which of these is true
The road that leads to nowhere
The road that leads to you
Will you find the answer
In all you say and do?
Will you find the answer
In you?
Each heart is a pilgrim
Each one wants to know
The reason why the winds die
And where the stories go
Pilgrim, in your journey
You may travel far
For, pilgrim, it's a long way
To find out who you are
(My thanks to Enya and her fellow songwriters, via Rafter Kiran Blackwell.)
The Gentle Nudge
TODAY (FRIDAY): First-ever Open Studio. Pay me a visit! (Zoom, 5:00-6:00PM Central, at this link)
NEXT THURSDAY: Poetry Pick-Me-Up (Zoom, 12:00-1:00PM Central, at this link)
SEPTEMBER 9: “Riffing on The Singing Stick”—my online book bash. I’d love for you to come! Details and RSVP here.
Journey with kindness 🙏❤️
One of my favorites, and thanks for the acknowledgement!