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.
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Photo image of Cynthia Bourgeault by Diane Walker: www.contemplativephotography.com
This poem is a brilliant and eloquent tribute to Cynthia Blessings and thanks!
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
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 . . . . . . . .
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.