Lesbian Funeral Reading
Let us share
A moment of love
With a soul sister
Let us admire
One of our own
Who swam against the tide
It's time to appreciate
That swimming against the tide
Brings unexpected joys
Even if you don't swim
Freestyling against the current
Is fearful and exhilarating
Those powerful strokes
By different folks
Bring out the best in us
And here's something to think about...
Swimming against the tide
Makes you stronger
It made her stronger
Those that move against the contraflow
Are many and great
Good women... like her...
Poets, musicians, artists
Carers, cleaners, scientists
Gardeners, teachers
And dancers
Women that dive deep
And fly free
She was a sister amongst sisters
She made us laugh...
Today she'll make us cry
Now we bask in the radiance of her memory
Appreciate the power of self-knowledge
Celebrate who she was
Today we honour her freedom
A woman from a diverse and beautiful world
A gift of light, shade, depth and romance
Heart, soul and strength
And we give thanks