[Thespiritexpress] Fwd: Gracee's poem...please forward to friends and family

[roz at mcn.org]

>How beautifully all our words were woven together like an amazing
tapestry that describes Gracee so perfectly! It touches my heart and I
can feel her wonderful earthly and ephemeral presence in these touching
descriptions with heartfelt Love.

With love, Roz



 Hello Dear Ones…….here is poem by Raven about Gracee…….created with
> love…….Blessings to all, Toni
>>
>> I guess I should've introduced this a little better… A couple weeks ago
>> June asked me to write a poem for Gracee after she died… And I asked the
>> community to help me write this poem… So this poem  has not only my
>> words but a lot of community members words all stitched together in
>> poetic form Which is why I did not give it a byline because it has so
>> many people who wrote it…
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On May 9, 2021, at 8:47 AM, Raven Blakely <ravenb at mcn.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Gracee
>>>
>>> As you fly through the crack in the universe
>>> We send some wisps of words with you
>>> like a comet's tail
>>> following your angel wings
>>>
>>> We met in circle and
>>> you described us each in turn
>>> As if you somehow knew us very well
>>> even though we had just met
>>> You caught our essence
>>>
>>> We remember in unity
>>> the beauty and truth of each
>>> member of our community
>>> and you reside among us still
>>> in the heart space
>>> of truth, love and forgiveness
>>> And now it's our turn to pay tribute to you
>>>
>>> Gracee
>>>
>>> You Graced the world
>>> walking with vulnerable strength
>>> Your laughter and tears
>>> did our hearts ignite
>>> larger and bigger
>>> counting each breath
>>> receiving every serving of life
>>> into the bowl of your generous heart
>>> You nursed us with light and love
>>> from the soul of your being
>>>
>>> You were a traveler, singer,
>>> and most of all a giver
>>> Risking your own life
>>> while saving another's
>>> and never regretting it,
>>> not even in your last day
>>> Never, ever, becoming a victim
>>>
>>> You stayed in the center of the universe
>>> as a sovereign queen of existence
>>> even when facing physical death
>>> Even in your battle with illness
>>> You were impregnated with gratitude
>>>
>>> Passionate caregiver in the career you loved
>>> Considerate, caring,
>>> compassionatly vivacious
>>> Vulnerably strong,
>>> volumes of loving light,
>>> Your very presence
>>> exudes strength and mystery,
>>> empathy and kindness cast over your face
>>> creating a feeling we will forever embrace
>>>
>>> You referred to your house as Graceland
>>> flocks of origami peace cranes
>>> a pantry full of healing and celebration ingredients
>>> Your wardrobe of wraparound garments
>>> of Sunrise colors and sunset fuchias and purples
>>> A home that the deer surround
>>> An enclosed garden,
>>> and a folly (the nude pure white statue )
>>> for all to see
>>>
>>> Gracee
>>>
>>> The metamorphosis as you transformed youself
>>> From Kathy into Gracee,
>>> the  graceful and free flying butterfly
>>> Your expansive exuberance,
>>> your love for life
>>> And love for beauty of all creation
>>> your smile, your softness,
>>> your acceptance and
>>> your transcendence
>>>
>>> You liked to say, "One breath at a time"
>>> whenever asked how you were doing
>>> One breath at a time
>>> The living in your dying
>>> sought transformation
>>> and became
>>> the world you were seeking
>>>
>>> Your radient inclusive expansive Chi
>>> extends out into the universe
>>> We hold you in our eternal embrace,
>>> We love and at once omniscient,
>>> unlimited, indivisible,
>>> we all love.
>>>
>>> Lovely lady of light singing songs of love
>>>
>>> You will be missed
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
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