Seven generations forward
And backward changed yesterday
The day the century plant bloomed
Deep Crevices in the earth rearranged themselves
The day two sisters said I love you
I forgive you
Wiping the slate clear
Not looking back on the days
We stopped each other’s heart
With our attitudes, with karma.
She said, “I love you” and I said, “What did you say?”
She said, “Let’s start from a clean slate.”
She said, ”Please forgive me for all the times
I slighted you or hurt you.”
She reeled off so many things
I couldn’t take it all in.
She said we are almost twins.
I said we are blood.
I’ve always known you as sister, as blood.
We’re nearing 79 years
on this planet together.
Closer to laughter
Looking into each others’ brown eyes
A deeply tucked away prayer
For connection.
Every word flowed
The moment we talked
Each voice neutral
Deciding where to eat
In ordinary
Like none before.
Something bloomed yesterday
And I’m attending.
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