Oriki for Arthur
Iwa l'ewa

Being-is-beauty.
Gentle-character-is-beauty.
Compassion-to-cultivate-beauty-in-others-is-beauty.
Passionate-patient-embracing-all,
You-gave-the-gift-of-life-to-many.
Arthur - the - white - cool - orisha - "omitutu" - "onisuuru."
May-your-beauty-be-reflected-in-all-of-those-you-touched.

barbara elsbeth
waitsfield, vermont
26 august 2000


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