Demeter Speaks: Growing Moon, Spring

I know the sun is getting stronger;

the days are getting longer;

the buds are swelling on the twigs.

Dare I hope? My little girl!

Will I really live long enough to see her return?

Will I live to see her safe and laughing again?

Will I hold her in my arms once more?

Will I live to see her bear a grandchild?

I found my way back to the light, once so long ago...

Will she come safely home again?

What will she say to see me so old and weary?

I keep thinking I hear her coming---

What is that sound?

Is it the call of a spring bird?

Is that a crocus in the snow?

© Tamara Rasmussen 2018