Love like Osun.
Create like Obatala.
Fight like Sango.
Communicate like Oya.
Protect like Ogun.
Comfort like Yemaya.
Journey like Elegua.
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Be grateful.
For water, for earth.
For matter, for birth.
Pains arise for all the drops of rain.
In your eyes, wash away the pain.
Be grateful,
For life and love,
That you've received on Earth,
And from the one above.
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Fragrance From A Black Flower
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