Community

by Starhawk from Dreaming the Dark

Somewhere, there are people
to whom we can speak
with passion
without having the words
catch in our throats.

Somewhere,
a circle of hands will open to receive us,
eyes will light up as we enter,
voices will celebrate with us
whenever we come into our own power.

Community means strength that joins our strength
to do the work that needs to be done.
Arms to hold us when we falter.
A circle of healing. A circle of friends.
Someplace where we can be free.

Submitted by Laura Brink, San Jose, CA

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