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Enduring

for Amanda Gorman

K. Bird

from the one tongue speaking
many tongues
lifted by the light of you
to the horizon
of a thousand tomorrows

you carry us from the space
before language
as rhythm walking through
who we were striving to be
illuminating our bitter short falls
moving us ever closer to your essence

past, present and future coalesce
in your ever present drive to make music of truth
through our syllabic dreams of a universe listening

up and down the ladder
off the boat threatening to be taken
by the waves of human error
we who heed your call
understand you as another
breath, allowing us to survive

as moons, as suns
the eternity of the tide
you fill us with the light
we dare to be

I lift my aging face to you
to bathe me
opening the door to my heart
as you conduct the elegant
limbs of our children
raising hope for us all

"K. Bird is amazing! Read everything she writes!!! Queer, trans, cis-gendered, non-binary… she cares for all of us and writes authentically sharing wisdom that is unique, meaningful, and true."

— Rain Elizabeth Stickney, MA
Healing Arts Practitioner

"K. Bird has a beautiful poetic ability to communicate both the invisible and visible. Her poetry and prose offer support and inspire growth with sensitivity and care. Her expressive arts background comes through in her writing and as a therapist, as well as her deep connection to the spirit realm and universal energies."

— Nicki Koethner, MA, MFT

"It is inspiring to witness the gifts K. Bird shares in her writing and will support those who want to learn more about open-hearted justice as well as self-care."

— Kate T. Donohue, Ph.D., REAT
Licensed psychologist, international teacher & trainer

"K. Bird brings incredible creativity and thoughtfulness to everything she does. Whether she is working with a therapy client, engaging in self-reflection, or showing up for the people in her life, K. Bird is always her full self. It is clear that K. Bird is called to the work of spiritual exploration, both with her clients and herself."

— Zoe Levenson, LCSW

"K. Bird is an artist, healer, visionary and beautiful human who cultivates a powerful connection with spirit. I'm grateful for the wisdom K. Bird shares with us all."

— Erika Demers, LMFT
Registered Expressive Arts Therapist

"K. Bird brings incredible creativity and thoughtfulness to everything she does. Whether she is working with a therapy client, engaging in self-reflection, or showing up for the people in her life, K. Bird is always her full self. It is clear that K. Bird is called to the work of spiritual exploration, both with her clients and herself."

— Zoe Levenson, LCSW