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

[lee michel alley]

That was a beautiful ,encompassing poem! So touching…Thank you.
Love, Lee

> On May 9, 2021, at 8:05 PM, Roz via Thespiritexpress <thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> 
>> 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:
>>>> 
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>>>> 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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