I have two feet: To walk in my own shoes without apologies, to choose my own paths without regret, fear or hesitation.
I have two arms: To hold a loved one close to me and never let go, to cradle a child in silent comfort, to catch a stranger if they should fall.
I have two hands: To create things of might and beauty, to sooth a tender neck, to caress a troubled shoulder, to hold another above the water. In no case will I let you drown if I can prevent it.
I have two shoulders: To carry some of your load if you let me, to lift the heavens themselves so they do not come crashing down on the defenseless, to way the scales of justice equally.
I have two ears: To hear a cry drifting in the night, to hear a plea, a pardon, an endearment, to hear the wind and the voices of the heart.
I have two eyes: To see clearly the world around me, to see truth and never blink at what I see, to wonder at the marvels of the world and cry tears of joy.
I have one nose: To smell the flowers in the summer air, the scent of newly baked bread made with love, to smell out the bad and know that it has no place in my presence.
I have one mouth: To speak softly, to sing gently, to whisper words of wisdom, to kiss a cheek, a forehead or expectant lips.
I have one mind: To invent new things of wonder, to think up fairytales and music, to understand that I am one, but not alone.
I have one heart: To open up to every single creature, to love without boundaries, to know what living is all about and rejoice at the wonders of the world.
I have one soul: That is what I am most grateful for, that is what I treasure most, that is my pride and joy. I have a soul and it knows me and all of you. I have a soul and so have you. We are one and that is the truest of all wonders.
