Sending you this inspiring poem from your Beloved Aotearoa NZ.
It is such a moving, powerful message, told as only New Zealand can.
You are welcome to share it.
Much Love Shafia
Stop, listen, Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother, is breathing.
…still,
Our mounga, our mountains, standing strong.
Our moana, our ocean, now louder than ever.
Our tūī and our kererū (birds), now need not fight with the daily hum of our busy lifestyles.
Our peoples’ waiata (songs), normally loud and joyful, now soft and distant. Waiting for the right time to rise again.
Our land, renewing, replenishing, ready for your return.
And our kai, our food, preparing to nourish.
Enjoy time with your whānau (family), your families, your loved ones. And soon, we’ll unite again.
Noho tawhiti, tū Kotahi. Sit at a distance, stand as one.
We, our land, our waters, our people. We aren’t going anywhere.
Dream, plan, and when the time is right, we welcome you.
But for now, listen, Papatūānuku (Earth Mother) is breathing.