I once thought I was a woman

I once thought I was a woman
I lived as a woman
Ever remindful of the pain of all women
Lost and torn away from the arms and
heart of the Great Lover.

I once thought I was a warrior
I lived as a warrior
Strengthened and learned in the ways of Power
Death was my teacher
I respected her well.

I once thought I was a Dreamer
Passing through endless worlds of creation
Sleep was my playground
And waking life was only another dream
Of endless worlds of creation.

I once thought I was a Servant
Ever attentive to your needs—Woman
I listened for the signs
Anticipation of your every need and desire—WOMAN

I once thought I was an actress
With no self left to play
I became you and melted away
All illusion of separation.

My head is empty of all thought now
My Heart is open and magnificent
I am aware of your pain
your power
your death
your dreams
your service
your plays
I have traveled the road
You-O-woman are on
Give me your burdens and dreams
You will see in love
What you only once thought was possible. . .

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