I come from a line of strong women who sought balance amidst everyday challenges. They traveled far from home to settle in an unknown land. They toiled, wept, rejoiced, and engaged in life to celebrate living. As a child, I watched in awe as my Nonnie mindfully practiced her religion and joyfully engaged in creative arts. Then, when I had children of my own, I had the opportunity to watch my creative Mother lovingly guide my children.
Tonight I join poet, teacher Catherine Flynn, host of Poetry Friday who is celebrating International Women's Day and Two Writing Teachers for the March SOLSC 19. In tribute of strong woman everywhere, I celebrate my Nonnie and Mother. Their story started long ago in Italy. 1921 was a year of change for them, as they sailed to America.
Tonight I join poet, teacher Catherine Flynn, host of Poetry Friday who is celebrating International Women's Day and Two Writing Teachers for the March SOLSC 19. In tribute of strong woman everywhere, I celebrate my Nonnie and Mother. Their story started long ago in Italy. 1921 was a year of change for them, as they sailed to America.
Remember the women
Life creators
Inspiration givers
Inspiration givers
Vessels of hope.
Grandmother, mother
With gentle hands
With gentle hands
Providers of joy
Blessed are they.
Pure in heart and spirit
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Their place of peace.
Pure in heart and spirit
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Their place of peace.
Remember these women
Who came before us
Who came before us
Who left a legacy of
Strength and pride.
They are remembered.
Their memories are
Held in the hearts
Of the living.
©CV, 2019
From the poet Rupi Kaur, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of two collections of poetry.
Strength and pride.
They are remembered.
Their memories are
Held in the hearts
Of the living.
©CV, 2019
From the poet Rupi Kaur, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of two collections of poetry.
