Growing up

Growing (up)

We are threshold beings,

initiates of life

walking through fires and valleys,

crossing rivers and mountains,

traversing wilderness and wasteland.

Take my hand.

Let me offer you

a blanket, 

some food,

an ear, 

a circle,

a prayer,

a provocation…

I know it is hard

and wonderful,

I know you walk alone

and with all of us. 

I receive 

from you

in return.

We need each other. 

We all hold space.

We all need an invitation.

We all return and grow

into this life,

this world

this ability to respond

to what is

and what will still be.

We are all growing (up).

By Lucille Greeff

16 January 2023