Embrace Patience
An Elfchen is an Elevensie …
A poetic form that has 11 words,
1+2+3+4+1 = 11
It’s fun. Try it!
Open
Your petals
To fully bloom
Takes time; Embrace patience
Love
Love
Flows out
And creates beauty
From what was dormant
Shine!

Slow
And steady
Wins the race
Take each step faithfully
Patience
Disagreements
Become larger
When they smoulder
Bring them to light
Patiently
Hostility
Becomes Hatred
When we’re misunderstood
Explore ideas with respect
Honor
Exercise compassion with
love
consideration
and
respect
Embrace Patience