I read the phrase "Old Bone Mother" in Sharon Blackie's book "Hagitude" and it resonated with me. Old Bone Mother is ancient. She reminds us that life is finite - a precious reminder to be in gratitude for the present.
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Old Bone Mother, rattle the bones
Old Bone Mother, rumble the stones
Remind me I will be underground
So I remember to live right now
Old Bone Mother, rattle the bones
Old Bone Mother, rumble the stones
Remind me that death is always near
So I remember to love right here
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