Spirit Guide

For Christine DeMelle

I’ve been waiting for you for decades. You hold my hand as I learn my own warrior strength. You teach me to heal, to dream. We dance in delight that we found each other after all these years. You challenge me, gently.

With you, I remember I am home. I am worthy. We all are worthy.

The guide is guided by her pupil and she knows this.

She is kind and courageous; she isn’t fearful of fun. She talks with animals. She is psychic, navigating many worlds skillfully.

She whispers in my ear:

You are more than enough.

Forgive yourself.

Be brave.

Heal.

Help.

You are a helper.

You are a goddess.

Embrace this.

I love you as I love the Earth, my Earth goddess.

You don’t need my permission, but I’ll say it just in case:

You may fly.

Stretch your tentative, frightened wings, and fly,

my love.

Flying is part of you. Stop letting you

stop you.

See how good that feels?

Now, learn to fly and land on Earth,

both movements,

natural and easy.

And, this I know:

You are capable and you will learn quickly

how to do this.

I love you unconditionally.

I will not leave.

I am here for you,

for all your lifetimes.

You can always find me.