
A visit to the underworld
Where Mother Gaia works her magic
Weaving evolution and loss in equal measure
"Be still," she said.
"I love you."
"Be well."
We embraced, then performed gassho rei.
And when I looked in her face,
I saw myself.


Catherine Coates is the author of the books, Longing for Intimacy: Glimmers of Hope, and Like as a Hart: Poems to Quench Longing. She has also published a set of inspirational cards, Musings on Grace.
Her next book will be considerations of Jewish/Christian theological tenets which arose in her after spending time in a Christian cult.
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