I wrote this prayer-poem in June of 2017 in response to the stories of children being separated from their mothers at the southern border of the US, after journeying here in search of asylum. Today is Mothers Day in the US, and as I post this here from an old blog, I am keenly aware that many of these children have yet to be reunited with their mothers and families because records were not well-kept — and my mother’s heart is broken for them anew. If you would like to assist in reuniting these families, please consider a donation to KIND a Four Star rated charity that has been working to end this ongoing crisis. Thank you.
To the Divine Queen, I pray: Goddess of Thresholds, Of Boundaries Of Borders… Great Queen of the Otherworld, Divine Mother — Rhiannon. You know what it is to come, a stranger, into a new land Seeking happiness Seeking freedom. You know what it is to be looked at as Other To be betrayed To be lied about. To have Your child ripped from Your loving arms. You Know. You know the pain, The agony, The uncertainty of reunion. You know the Burden that can never be set down. Compassionate, loving Mother - Be with those who suffer now, as You have suffered. May Your broad back carry them Bear them forth through this time of uncertainty Give them strength to endure this injustice Until the Divine Child is returned Until families are made whole. Protective, Sovereign Queen Let the laws of the land be upheld — Even in the face of villains Of liars Of cowards Who seek only to save themselves And care nothing for the truth. Threshold Guardian, Blesser of Boundaries - Ease this journey across the hedge. Transform tears into laughter Make empty arms ache with joyful embrace As the mounting block becomes the throne And balance is restored. In Your Name, and with Your Blessing O Divine and Gracious Mother, May the Exalted Prisoner Ever be restored to their rightful place Safely in the embrace Of those who love them best. Lend us Your strength, patience, and compassion As we battle for what is right, Changing minds and hearts, And restoring balance at this and at every border… Until all Mothers, all Parents, all Children know The release of their anxiety And freedom from their burden. For they are Mabon, they are Modron… They are Pryderi, and They are YOU Divine Queen, Divine Mother Rhiannon. And the world needs You now, more than ever. The world needs You now, more than ever. Oh, Mother… The world needs You now, more than ever. - JT, June 22, 2017