Autumn Equinox 2009
Shake rattles, beat drums,
Sound deep chanting, play rhythmic strums.
Light up bonfires in the dark of the moon,
Humming a dirge as autumn tune.
Now as the dark takes over the year
Give thanks for the gifts of the biosphere:
wild rain falling or summer drought
wildfires burning or water spout.
Connect from your heart to Earth and to Sky
To winds in all directions to creatures that fly
to fish in the river, crabs n the sand
bacteria growing in the palm of your hand.
Remember the lessons we all should know
From flying geese and calling crow,
From leaves glowing brilliant then falling slow--
Rejoice in having, then let go.
Is there meaning unfolding in the evolutionary plan,
rising in gyres as far as man,
testing limits, lost in greed,
forgetting we have all that we need?
Earth’s regeneration is what we must cherish
More than money or gold, lest all would perish.
Remember the lessons we all should know
Rejoice in having, then let go
--Amy Hannon
Linda Brown Holt
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