I am hailed as a whole woman

I am hailed as a whole woman

I live fully, loved, hugged, held

my authority is sought, respected and cherished

I am hailed as a whole woman

cracks in tact

scars sewn

weeping spun to weaving

I am hailed as a whole woman

he loves me, and so do they, and all of our belonging is

natural, earned, simple and daily like bread

kneaded, risen, baked

I am hailed as a whole woman

and our cooling loaf promises summer

when we’ll swim in our river

I am hailed as a whole woman

and the babies will sing to their pets

and the caravans will creak with fruit

and the boats will congregate at wet docks

I am hailed as a whole woman

and the land will hum contentment songs

I am hailed as a whole woman

I am hailed as a whole woman