Song 58
I return to your world
As
Witness
To speak words; like Orca, Kereru and Breath
To
Polish
The
L
A
M
P
Of
Significance
With the simple presence of who I am
The
Friend
&
Stranger
I
Have
Become
I promise nothing
Except the liturgy of an open heart
I
Am
Born of the Earth
A
Witness
To
C
O
N
N
CONNECTION
C
T
I
O
N
S
Art
15/3/13
Whakapapa: this poem arose out of a comment made to me that one of the most important functions in a relationship is to provide ‘a witness’ to our partner or friend (or community) so their world can come to life. Being truly witnessed brings significance and animation into a person’s life.