Even before the life of Christ the
powers of water
were recognised
to purify . to heal . to bless
baptism, sacrament
amrita, paritrana
ambrosia, mikveh
suigyo,
submerged in
the Ganges
In which far reaches of the
collective memory
do these traditions have their roots?
. . .
The waterfall Svartifoss blessed me with her waters, mists and sprays kissing cold cheeks, droplets hung like silver on hair.
