Wise Woman

As I lean back in my chair,
careful to keep my spine straight,
I gently close my eyes,
and place my hands over my chest.
Calming my mind,
I take a deep breath
and listen intently
for the guidance of my heart,
of my inner Wise Woman.

Before long I hear,
with every beat of my heart:
RISE. RISE. RISE. RISE.

A subtler voice beneath
these beats
is whispering:
You were born for this!
You mustn't be afraid.
Please, lean on us,
trust us to guide you;
For you were born for this!

RISE. RISE. RISE. RISE.
Born for this!
RISE. RISE. RISE. RISE.
Mustn't be afraid.
RISE! RISE! RISE! RISE!
Lean on us.
RISE! RISE! RISE! RISE!
Trust us.
RISE! RISE! RISE! RISE!
For you were born for this!
RISE! RISE! RISE! RISE!
Trust us.