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Alma da Terra


Where do you begin to talk about your Life
To talk about where you´ve been
And what you´ve done
Who you are and where you´re from?

In a mess of systems and an almost
Obligatory form of Living,
Who am I to say who I am and what I come from?
Is it true what I know,
Or am I simply circling a rim of masks?

There has to be more…

And with every beat of my heart,
I know that I am of the Earth.
Following to the calling of the sun and the moon
And dancing with the wind and the waters,
I am all that She is and we are united as one.

Guided by the duty of healing my Soul,
I follow the Journey of Life
With all the faith and devotion of our Mother Earth.
Hey Grande Espirito,
Hey Grande Mãe,
Hey Xamã.

Karina Rodriguez

About Karina Rodriguez


Karina spent time in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina working with Habitat for Humanity, which gave her a new perspective on activism and made her an advocate for human rights and cultural understanding. Now dedicated to volunteer work, Karina has also been active in the I Have A Dream tutoring program, helping young students realize their academic potential, and participates in her community’s Latino Cultural Celebration each year.

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