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Pam paired two stories with artwork, including a poem and a short response.


An Invitation to Dance

By Pam Turner


Colorful collage with dried leaves, flower petals, and green spirals on a textured background. Framed by striped and patterned borders.

step away    from noise

destruction

consumption

power grabbing

G R E E D


LEARN from love

how hands fit together

arms wrap around strong

a door is opening

tomorrow knows


we are READY

to love beyond rules

beyond all that divides

WE ARE ready

for a future built on JOY


starting 1..2..3..go!


“Women, if the soul of our nation is to be saved, I believe that we must become its soul.”

-Coretta Scott King


When I read this quote aloud, I pause. Can a nation built on enslaved labor and genocide of native peoples have a soul to save? It’s a lot to ask. So much bloodshed, so much sacrifice has led toward painfully slow gains in freedom and justice for all.  Dr. King asked "How long? Not long." 


My mother’s heart holds onto hope for my children and all the children to see a brighter future that centers caring, nurturing, wellness, safety for all. Is that what she meant by “become the soul”?


My heart is broken by the realization that some knowingly choose harm to come to their neighbors, including those in my family. I pray for the protection of my loved ones and strangers who are made more vulnerable by hateful rhetoric and legislation.  I know that we will continue to dance and sing in celebration and mourning. We will find joy and beauty in each other and in nature.

Winter can be long, but spring arrives right on time.

We are here.

We are.

Please stay.

This is my prayer.


Mixed media artwork with dried petals and textured paint on a green background. Text reads "We are here" and "Please find." Purple borders.
Pam's collage with a gelli-plate print as the base and dried flowers, paper and ribbon added
Dried petals on a textured blue and pink backdrop. Text reads "Please Stay" and "We Are Here." Framed with purple ribbons and lace.
Pam's collage in blue light at night

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