from the earth
you were birthed
in violent trembles
shock and awe
propelling you out
into a new place
absent the molten
warmth of the
mother’s embrace.
carved through time
into a new thing
called by
ancient stirrings to
return to the
encircling warmth
of love where ash
and sky are one.
Photo credit: Christine Valters Paintner, Abbey of the Arts
Poem credit: Terri Stewart, inspired by Christine's photo
Terri-As I said on Christine’s blog, what a wonderful way to circle ’round…Beautiful–thank you!
love the title,
what a witty and powerful piece.
A++