Gathering – a poem
Gathering
With mortar & pestle we grind resin
with lavender
rosemary
& the peel of oranges
a thoughtful steady motion
channels open as aroma sifts through fingers
We burn candles dipped by hand
witness clarity in the dancing flame
& close our eyes to find stars on our belt
incense smoke to purify
we meditate & meet
we are the circle that surrounds us
Inside, She greets us
with open hands
scented loaves
& runes
She teaches us with what we seek
and touches us with knowing
© 2018 Doreen Shababy