Empowerment

An incredible wave of sorrow and pain has invaded our community in Christchurch after the horrible events on 15/3/19 which will be carved into our minds for a long time.
We feel the grieve as our whanau has been deeply hurt. We feel almost useless and want to do everything to ease that pain of the Muslim community. Giving money, flowers, support. I am proud of New Zealand and it’s caring and strong leader Jacinda Ardern as the opportunity has been taken by all to not be divided by hate but to be united in love. This empowers us to deal with this
Some of the beautiful words of Jacinda

“To the families, we cannot know your grief, but we can walk with you at every stage. We can and we will surround you with aroha, love, manaakitanga, kindness and all that makes us us.”

 “He asked what offer of support the United States could provide. My message was sympathy and love for all Muslim communities.”
(phone conversation with Donald Trump)

Endless flowers, messages and drawings from
the people of Christchurch as They are us

Prompt Poets United Empowerment
Empowerment is one of my values so I had to write something   I don't have taken the time yet to edit it. That time will come.  Also wanted to be part of this loving community of Poets United. Aroha nui to all

Flick your switch

Dear friend

Some days you will cry
but don’t let the world weigh you down
you have immense strength

Your tears won’t wash out your vision

your vision is carved into your soul
That’s where your sage lives

That’s where your warrior is

A warrior of peace and love
which will overflow into the world,

if you open your heart

You came here with a purpose
listen to the whispers inside

they will tell you who you are

Tell your tale, fill the pages
carve your life out in your image
that’s what you came here to do

Flick your switch, turn
your attention to your power

Enjoy oh yes enjoy.

Be that wildflower
dancing in the wind among
all colours and shapes

in beautiful harmony

Be that wind

Which can’t be hold

by cupped hands
because it is free
thinks independently

Seeks the truth
under boughs of trees

under the canopy
and in the open sky

Most of all Be you
and let others be the
image of their soul
Empower them,
by giving them a voice
give them the chance
to live their story

Admire their strength

Embrace the exotic
Excite in new ideas

Soften into acceptance

Meet people where they are

And the wax of fear will
drip down the candle
till only freedom is left