The poem below was written by Julia Ward Howe. She wrote this in the post civil war movement. It was a call for women to unite for peace and disarmament. She believed it was the responsibility of women to shape society not just through the nurturing of a home, but at a political level as well. What a truly modern thinker. She is considered the the person who started Mother's Day. Modern Mother's has really changed in many ways, maybe it is time to return to the original intention of Ms. Howe. Mother's Day Proclamation by Julia Ward Howe Arise, then, women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts, Whether our baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: "We will not have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies, Our husbands will not come to us, reeking of carnage, for caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. We, the women of one country, will be
Times, they are a-changin'! This is a discussion about the evolution of the human spirit, and our vast differences. This is a forum for such discussions, through calm, friendly exchange of ideas. Many of the subjects initiated will be provided by Eva Ravenwood, a result of years of talking with spirit folks on the other side and their ongoing discussion of many topics. Please join in with your valued perspective.