Birthday Ritual

On the anniversary of my birth,
I went to her in thanksgiving.
I floated upon her.
I let her hold me, hold me.
I called to her, the Lady of the Lake.
I asked her, Vieja Machis of Lake Chapala,
to teach me to be fluid.
I asked her to wash me, to scrub me
so only truth can shine from me.
I asked her, beautiful water Being,
to soften my righteousness
and change it to compassion.
I asked her to bathe my heart
so forgiveness be its way of beating.
I went to her in thanksgiving.
I floated upon her.
I sang to her, the Lady of the Lake,
and Vieja Machis of Lake Chapala
held me, held me.
©Susa Silvermarie 2024