Red Hat’s in Town

We would like to share with you a this wonderfully descriptive poem by recent Wisdom School participant Faye Cox,  that so creatively captures our Teacher, Cynthia Bourgeault.

Red Hat’s in Town

Careful, you might miss her in a crowd

neither tall nor fashionable

obvious, imposing – in no way whatsoever.

A small force, a trim tab

with the impact of a mighty wind

stirred by a butterfly wing.

Shifting the foundations of empire

is not an easy job  –  given, not taken,

received with equal dollops of humility and humor.

A traveler of interstices, crossing points, and waystations,

heart of hermit, head laid on a thousand pillows,

sandal-footed she comes to the call of our eagerly waiting ears.

Photo image of Cynthia Bourgeault by Diane Walker: www.contemplativephotography.com

In an effort to preserve this initial post's historical significance, the original comments and replies are shared below: 

sophia says:

December 8, 2014 at 4:41 pm

This poem is a brilliant and eloquent tribute to Cynthia Blessings and thanks!

Amy@SoulDipper says:

July 17, 2014 at 11:52 am

The voice of Margaret Haines comes to mind, “Oh wow…that about nails her.” Said with a wide grin.

Love to you, Cynthia,Amy MacLeod

Carole Pentony says:

March 3, 2014 at 6:46 pm

Faye, appreciation of Cynthia as Holy Spirit is what I took from your unique vision – “a mighty wind . . . shifting the foundations of empire” indeed. This is what comes through as I re-read The Holy Trinity and keep shaking my head in awe with the mantra Wow . . . . Wow . . . .Wow . . . . . . . .

Freda Iverson says:

February 6, 2014 at 5:05 pm

Faye’s poem beautifully encapsulated our time with Cynthia at La Casa de Maria, with “eagerly waiting ears” I look forward to Wisdom School Part 2.