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

[Taylor Slevin]

Beautiful Raven! Thank you all! 

A fitting tribute to an unforgettable life force!

This poem and her life inspires me to breathe life in to the fullest and to be an instrument of God’s love. Our love. One love. 

In gratitude and love,
Taylor 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 11, 2021, at 10:02 AM, lee michel alley via Thespiritexpress <thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> 
> 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:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 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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