Welcome

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CHORUS: Welcome, welcome

Come and be as you are

Welcome, welcome

Come and be as you are, be as you are

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Gathered round the fire communities began

To warm, to cook, to eat, to speak...from the early days of man

Connected by this circle, with common things in need

Stronger when together, bonded to succeed

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I will meet you in the circle where there is no right or wrong

You can share your story or pass your turn along

Everybody knows that we may not agree

But we respect the right for you to speak...freely

 

A talking piece reminds us who we listen to

We pass it round the circle, it goes from me to you

The center-piece is our symbol, and a place to rest your eyes

While your heart is feeling and while your mind grows wiser

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You may not believe all the gifts you could receive

When you listen with your heart, really listen, listen

When you make the choice to share your deepest voice

You’re grateful those around you do listen, listen

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