These days are hard enough as they are, and we do need strength to reach out and walk through unbeaten. Here is what comes to mind as the days unwind. For me, Blodeuwedd is the ideal choice when it comes to resistance , boundaries, resilience and strength to carry on unchanged, brilliant and ready to strike if necessary .
Blodeuwedd,
Let me hide in the shadow
Of your wings.
Let me find strength
Where the others see weakness,
Teach me to be kind
Yet unyielding,
Understanding,
Yet bold
In the face of trouble,
Accepting
Yet resistant
In the tumult of emotions.
Bring me your wisdom
And let me learn
To shield myself with love
Instead of aggression,
To protect what I love
With care and hope
Instead of pain and hurt.
To forgive and forget
When the reason is mute
And the heart breaks.
To stop and reconsider
Instead of burning bridges.
Blodeuwedd,
Teach me to bloom
When the cold creeps in
To ruin me,
Teach me to withstand
Judgement and envy
Of those who live in fear.
Teach me to battle
Doubts and nightmares
With knowing heart
And sharp mind.
Blodeuwedd,
Help me to soar
Above the storm,
Embracing them
as the welcomed change
And not the obstacle.
Teach me to battle
The ignorance
Of my own,
And bring peace
Where the soul cries out for help.
Teach me to be myself
For that is the greatest treasure
To be discovered
On the way to freedom.
Into the Unknown 