Remembering my flaring forth
on this day,
I give great thanks
for the day when I was born.
Memories of the great flaring forth
wash upon my soul.
I rejoice that I was present
when the stars were born.
Today I look back and rejoice with lasting thanks
to my mother Elizabeth, the one who gave me life.
With deep gratitude,
I give great thanks
for all that was and is to be.
Amen