09/08/2022
WOMAN COME OUT OF THE CAVE
The Creator-Beloved asks:
“What are you doing in the cave?”
What and who are you hiding from?
Why do you fear being seen and heard?
Is it the fear of being silenced by others;
Attacked, physically or in words.
Seen as making trouble?
I try to protect myself.
By becoming small enough
To fit into the sanctuary of the cave.
The Creator-Beloved,
Who called Elijah out of the cave says:
To me. To us.
Women who fear for
our lives,
our safety,
our dignity,
our reputation.
Come out of the cave
You cannot live there.
Come out of the cave
Into the light.
No longer bowed down
To fit into small hidden spaces.
Come out of the cave.
Stand tall.
On top of the mountain.
Let the sun fall on your face.
Feel my breath,
Hear my voice
in the still small breeze:
Let your voice be heard.
Let yourself be seen.
I am sending you.
Into a world falling apart.
To anoint,
To heal,
To love
To speak my truth.
With words that I will give you.
Do not be afraid.
Come out of the cave.
I am with you to protect you.
(by Annemarie Paulin-Campbell)