Crone’s Return by Kay Louise Turner Can you feel Crone’s Return?Its bubbling, swirling. On the boil.Women’s Wisdom uncoupling from silence.Hag is calling. Mighty staff in hand. Pounding the Earth. Which now quakes and shakes with her rhythmic insistence.The power of the Ancient is reclaiming its place.The symphony completed. Feminine synergy.The wielding Axe from the battle won. Laughing witches gathering again in circle,Reinstate the visibility of Medicine WomenAs integral to community’s thriving.The position of Elder is understood and revered once more. A great cleansing of the collective is underway,The disinfecting rage of the Dark Goddess WomanEradicates pathogenic patriarchal thought forms andHeals our womb from the pus of patriarchal infection. As her ferocity replaces meekness and people-pleasing passesAs she takes up space. We take up space.Biddy is back. Interfering with clear intent. Freedom. Pleasure. Embodiment. Sovereignty. Self-Leadership.Thriving Earth. From the upcoming Girl God Anthology, The Crone Initiation and Invitation: Women speak on the Menopause Journey Aleah Chapin – Artist