There was a time, so very recent,
When I walked alone upon the way.
My ‘edict’ was simple and pure.
To know love in all its forms.
I set out day after day alone,
Yet arrived commonly in a throng,
Pilgrims young and old smiling bright,
Conveying hopes of their own path,
That may yet yield fruitful crops.
So many became dear to me,
As I carried all my troubles,
Unto Santiago and blessed release.
Here came unique and beautiful,
People of the Earth, to unite,
And make me feel new belief,
That we could share our world.
Barriers were torn down daily,
By these kindly, gentle, sincere folk.
Uschi was so vibrant in her laughter.
Hanns so determined, practically alert.
Braida cared with wonderful healing hands.
Peace surrounded us, as Winnie smiled,
Paul would tuck us in, with a bedtime story,
And with sparkling eyes, Judith knew,
Within was a new generation,
Born without fear of believing,
Paradise was but a breath away.
Collette taught peacefully, positively,
Preparing for a brave new world.
Irene transmutted her Camino dreams,
To her family and us all,
As we began to adorn ourselves,
With this wonderful community, alive.
Once in despair and lonely voice,
Even Francine began to express,
Our joint hopefulness of better times ahead.
Together, we saw, each one, united,
That here we could raise the level,
Of care and energy we could express,
Amidst our brothers and sisters,
A bountiful earthwide family.
For my dear friend Judith,
her partner David and "baby of Santiago"
x x x
As Ghandi once said.
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
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