One sister sent to the wooded mountains:
She preaches of discovery,
Speaking of strength
As she learns, like the peaks around her,
To stand on her own.

Another is sent across the seas:
Her stay is short,
Her lesson about the journey,
Finding comfort in the new and unreliable,
Solace in being a stranger.

A brother sent to distant plains:
Learning to lead
As he mentors the young
And inspires the old.
He guides with quiet insight.

Countless more are scattered to the winds,
Sent to each corner of the earth for a purpose,
To teach others and understand themselves.
But tonight the door is open,
The lot outside is full,
The living room loud with voices.
Tonight we are all here.