Our bodies help to define who and what we are

and if we stay in harmony with our bodies

that are made to nourish and shelter life

if we accept that we are compassionate

and compassion is essential to the growth

and harmonious survival of the planet

if we accept as a truism that love

and forgiveness are the most heroic

acts to impart and model

if we accept our wisdom

to discern and to unfurl our tongues

when necessary and refrain

in the face of confusion

if we accept all our womanly ways

are divine blessings

then we can and will change

the course of the world

we will vanquish terror

we will plant love and light

firmly in the rich soil of tomorrow