Mathias 426 Report post Posted December 28, 2007 I was recently asked to write a short poem with a simple writing scheme about wise women for a croning ceremony. I used the following website as a learning tool and for my inspiration. http://www.croning.org/pages/534083/index.htm I recommend reading the poem first and then read the meanings in the spoilers afterwards. I have received praise for the poem from all the wise women in my life and thought I should share it with my friends here as well. Wise Women by Andrew Hinkle First verse The sun descends near mountains west, Accept your shadow before night's rest. Meaning: The natural cycle of life is nearing its end. Acknowledge age and be proud of it. Cycle: maiden (beginning), mother (middle), and crone (end). The moon has waxed its final reign, Settle down through its eternal wane. Meaning: Symbolic, if not physical, end of a woman's monthly cycle. Spirits radiant in sky stars bright, Peel away clouds for maiden's sight. Meaning: Elderly women pass on their infinite knowledge to the next generation. Seal away dreaded seasons fall and winter, Release anew fountains spring and summer. Meaning: Toss aside doubts and worries. Harness the power of wisdom and experience. Second verse Stray not from the derelict flock lost Lead the herd to meadows long sought. Meaning: Lead people to a brighter future without stubbornly sticking to the past. Heal the people by resolving differences. Welcome in each to nest of safe haven, Feed the precious apple souls do raven. Meaning: Share knowledge, wisdom, and experience with any who should listen. Song and verse tell lessons learned, Weave a story experience hard earned. Meaning: Culture and tradition were historically passed orally to children through women. Scattered seeds sown in memory's deep cage, Blossom fruits to nourish aspiring attache. Meaning: Women are the nurturer's of the earth. Crones are wise, because of their past experiences. Understand this lad, fate is a fickle lady. Work with the hand you're dealt and you may just be able to run your flag up the pole. Don't, and well, you may just find your mast cut down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted December 28, 2007 if only real women were as warm n fuzzy as you think they are.... nawww *hits Mathis with a bag of bricks n runs away* X'D Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathias 426 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 Wow, I think I just lost my innocence! X'D Understand this lad, fate is a fickle lady. Work with the hand you're dealt and you may just be able to run your flag up the pole. Don't, and well, you may just find your mast cut down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
