On a woman’s face / a wild primeval smile
Shining with the power / Of one who’s lived
Since the dawn of history.
Since the dawn of words.
She is not elderly /merely ancient.
Ancient beyond imagining /and forever young.
She has borne children, outlived them / outlived whole tribes
Outlived whole nations, languages and peoples /born of her.
She is the Eldest among women.
::This is only a vision::
– Kate
That’s how powerful it felt for me, too. Thanks for trusting me, as always!