30/09/2026
The Keeper of Quiet Paths
My grandmother taught me
that the earth speaks softly,
and only those with patient hearts
can hear her ancient words.
I learned that every creature
walks with a purpose given by the Creator,
not above us, not below us,
but beside us in the great circle of life.
The old songs live in the wind,
carrying the wisdom of those who came before.
They remind us that kindness is a seed,
and compassion is the water that helps it grow.
I do not walk this world alone.
The spirits of my ancestors travel with me,
guiding my steps through seasons of change
and teaching me the language of harmony.
For the earth remembers every gentle touch,
every prayer spoken with a humble soul.
And when we honor all living beings,
we return home to the heart of creation.
🎨Artist and storyteller: Dorothy Vera