by J.D.
Each day is a new one
Made special by me.
I breathe deeper, dream harder, look closer.
It’s all here right now,
All that I need or want it to
be.
I’ve no time for playing
Earth Mother, Hecate or Crone.
I’ve found out the mystery—
My wise woman’s alive
Every minute inside me.
We bring to you today poems by JD, a retired Montessori teacher, a great-grandmother, and an elder whose wisdom I respect. This is the first time JD has shared her poems with the public. She writes of making words and of making bread and of God roaring in the morning, Ever a strong woman, JD writes of Lilith. In one Biblical account of creation, God creates men and women at the same time. Jewish legend names her Lilith who demanded equality with Adam. For those interested in Lilith, I recommend The Lilith Question. JD tells me she would love to see your comments on her work, so please register with our site if you haven’t yet, and comment. Here are links to her poems: november 26, 2012, july, after reading annie dillard, lilith.