A Gathering of Women

It is in the gathering of women,
whether to weep or laugh in abandoned honesty, dripping dreams and fears,
but never the wine…
that sisterhood of commonality that “yes, you are different”

(but not really THAT different)

and that it’s ok to be strong and frail, happy and sad, hopeful and scared all at the exact same time…

to be assured that we are not in competition with each other, only past versions of ourselves,
and that we hope we all make it…

(and actually mean it)

It is in these gatherings of women who travel and preach and labor and pray
that you are thankful and grateful and loved beyond comprehension, reminded that
it won’t always be easy but most certainly worth it

so you press ever onward,
ever encouraged,
ready for battle come what may…

For it is here, in this gathering of feeling and knowing, that you finally understand:

you are not alone.

For anyone feeling alone in these crazy times, but especially for my sisters – this little piece of creativity is from me to you.