She Enters with Tiger Strides

Calm and powerful,

she enters with tiger strides

into the palaces of the heart.

Her steps

thunder in the soul

resonating throughout the earth.

With unwavering strength

she draws forth her procession,

untangling ancient knots.

At times,

the brilliance of her sword

ascends to the heavens.

Pain transmutes into understanding,

inertia into appropriate action.

Blood transforms into a rose,

offered humbly at her feet.

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m.p.