We gathered where land meets Atlantic,
That great primordial brine,
From where all life emerged.
There we waited for you,
The first point of the family pentagram.
From the east you appeared in all your glory.
Morningstar.
Red-pink Flame,
Wearing a golden gown.
When we felt your presence
In the swirling sea air,
I knelt down
And placed the dust of your body
In the surf.
The waves whispered ho’oponopono
On all of our behalf
“We are sorry
Please forgive us
Thank you
We love you”
Catherine Brooks, 2017
Photo: Gabriel Vizzard