You don’t know this
But if there is a warrior
That warrior is you
If anyone blazes the way and holds the torch for the light to get through
That woman is you
Because you feel the fear and do it anyway
You set fire to yourself and offer your ashes to the Phoenix
You are unstoppable even as they come at you with everything and more
You’re the wind in the willows, the avalanche, the fucking heartbeat of ten thousand voices
You are Boudicca
Riding your chariot through the Roman siege
You are the woman in ten-year old sweat pants making me laugh until I weeze
Who can smell an idea and rip the world in half with your passion
And when you think you’re just some old bird biding her days
We’re here to remind you of the shine you’ve bequeathed so many
Before you, those things weren’t the same
They were easily passed by, easily put aside
And you said, hell no, and picked them up and gave them value
You galvanized the lost and herded them into something strong
We exist as we do BECAUSE OF YOU
You mock yourself because it’s what you know, but if you could see
The places you touch with your dreams and how they leave us
Better than we were
You’d be finally proud of your legacy thus far
And damn if nothing will ever stop you
Because if it hasn’t by now, then nothing will
Even on your dark days remember, you lit the way girl, it was you
It was you we owe so much to
And you who conjured the dawn.
For Christine E. Ray on her last day at SD and the first day of the rest of her life. We love you woman.
This is lovely C
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful person
Oh good lord. Love, I couldn’t have said it better. She is incredible and I can’t wait to see where her journey takes her. By the way, the pic totally reminds me of Lexa. That character was so badass. Perfect for Christine. 💖💖
;)! Thank you darling I agree!
you are such a lovely soul Candice, what a tribute!! She’s definitely a warrior
Thank you so much. I wanted to rip something out of my heart and give it to her.
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because my friends want me to be a weepy mess today. . .
damn Candice! I really don’t deserve all this praise! but you keep holding up that mirror, making me believe. . .
i guess even Boudica can wear 10-year-old sweatpants and still be a badass
Exactly!
Thanks, love.
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Incredible tribute to your friend, Candice! ❤ This line "Who can smell an idea and rip the world in half with your passion" got my heart racing faster. I look forward to reading her work! Yesterday, I ordered the book you recommended. 🙂
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TheFeatheredSleep – In praise of Christine Ray
A much deserved shout out to Christine! ❤
You’ve said it all perfectly ❤️❤️❤️
At least you can spell boudica love! Apparently I can’t spell in any language! Hell to the yeah about those sweatpants! I’m holding the mirror for keeps.
She’s THAT good and an incredible human being and force of nature!
💓
I’m in total agreement and love to hold her to the light 💓
Completely agree ! TY 💓
🙏❤️
Who can smell an idea and rip the world in half with your passion
And when you think you’re just some old bird biding her days
We’re here to remind you of the shine you’ve bequeathed so many
❤️❤️
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My sword Sister, honoring another amazing warrior.
❤ this so much…
A fine tribute
Wonderful piece Candice. Beautiful tribute