This is such a powerful piece Julia, thank you for sharing it. I particularly resonate: "with the relentless ache in the center of throat, chest, belly—has it ever not been there? What does it have to say?" It's such a relief to know we are not alone, not the only one with these questions and feelings - thank you.
powerful real words, love the repitition and this line "Stay with the buzzing swarming wing-flapping howling growing whimpering hissing wildness that is frantic for escape. There is a wilderness inside of you. Stay. " xx
This poem arrived with the much needed reminder as I dance with something alive in me right now: stay "with the relentless ache in the center of throat, chest, belly"
Thank you for this powerful and moving piece. To stay with an emotion, with the discomfort, brings one to the edge where transformation is born. 🙏🏼
Wow! So powerful!
This is such a powerful piece Julia, thank you for sharing it. I particularly resonate: "with the relentless ache in the center of throat, chest, belly—has it ever not been there? What does it have to say?" It's such a relief to know we are not alone, not the only one with these questions and feelings - thank you.
I should like very much to stay with this poem as the dewdrop clings to the echinacea. This is life, Julia. Thank you for your candour and your light.
powerful real words, love the repitition and this line "Stay with the buzzing swarming wing-flapping howling growing whimpering hissing wildness that is frantic for escape. There is a wilderness inside of you. Stay. " xx
This poem arrived with the much needed reminder as I dance with something alive in me right now: stay "with the relentless ache in the center of throat, chest, belly"
'Stay with each word, one after another, there is no rush.'