The SisterHood

I may not have the words to comfort you

As you bleed tears of pain 
I may not be there to hold you 
In a tight embrace and offer you strength 
I may not be able to help you 
Stand up when you’re feeling down 
And I may never be able to understand 
What you’re going through 
And how life tests you every day 
As you smile through your troubles 
And wade through the muck
On this journey we must all take alone 

But I’ll be here for you 
In a sacred circle 
Holding space 
Offering you with open arms 
A home to rest, to recuperate 
To share what you hold within 
Your joy, your sorrow, your gift 
To speak the words that may not be allowed 
To be spoken in the world out loud
I will listen, I will acknowledge 
I will laugh and I will cry
With you, my sister 
Till we heal from within, and without 
In this Sacred circle we are forever bound