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Frorew,

And lush verdant plants made all the Earth new”

“Her waters were flowing New green was growing”

“In violent labor spewing fire and strife,

She struggled in pain to give birth to new life

Her dried clotted blood turned to red-ochred soil,

But the radiant child made it all worth the toil”

“The Mother’s great joy A bright shining boy”

“Mountains rose up spouting flames from their crests,

She nurtured Her son from her mountainous breasts

He suckled so hard, the sparks flew so high,

The Mother’s hot h the sky”

“His life had begun She nourished Her son”

This was one of the parts she especially loved It reminded her of her own experience, especially the part about it being all worth it because of her great joy, her wonderful boy

“He stole from Her side as the Great Mother slept,