This isn’t just another birthday…it’s entry into the club. For my sister upon turning 50

You are the 

Interpretation of modern femininity

Gentle yet radiant

Daring. Spirited. Embracing. Provocative.

art warrior and earth mother

authentic woman of strength

little sister,

who listens 

to the drum of raindrops

colliding with song

…melody like floating in a field of lavender.

Breathing it in, you breathe it all in

And find an elegant silence

within the canvas of your mind

of what you can create.

And everywhere

everything is inspiration

for your resilient voice.

Open the secret door like Alice

and jump in. 

We are there in the clubhouse

with a glass of wine and a map.