gaza_children_mourn

in her provocative way
she fills the space
with ferocity
rendered gentle by her
beauty
do not be fooled
for when she speaks

this,
the

great

mother

she does so
from the earthy depths
of fire
don’t look back
lest you be scorched
engulfed
only forward
complexity in
simplicity
the sacred womb

tomb

erupts,
convulses

stop
killing
the

children

stop
killing
the

babies

she calls
on her
earthly sisters
she calls
on her
earthly daughters
whose ears
are tuned
whose eyes
are open

eyes wide open
drawing it in
surge of light

NOT
in my name
NOT
in the name
of
MOTHER
EARTH

goddess of
humanity

goddess of the
soul

goddess of
hope

Wendy Goldsmith

Wendy Goldsmith

Wendy Goldsmith has been a social worker in London for the past 20 years, working with children, families, newcomers, survivors of abuse and women’s groups. She is committed to promoting peace...