Anna-Liese’s life
is a prayer
& the Schwarzwald
is her cathedral––
she is the love
of God
who talks with God
every day.
She cooks & works
& laughs
for a living.
Her arms embrace
the land
& her family.
Her roots reach
to the hearts
of her ancestors.
She lives
by the Word of God
& the truth
of her elders.
Her mind
is wise
& her words
are forever strong––
Trust her––
Believe in her.
We are
of Anna-Liese's
blood––
& we love
her––
this will
never change
in the forever after.