Dear readers, here is a second poem in the line of processing my recent retreat at Crow’s Nest Center. For the first poem, “I Live Here,” please visit the blog post “Cusp of Seasons.”
Beyond the Corner
He said,
‘The animal is afraid.’
The animal being
my body,
in relationship with
mind, soul,
my person–
the unique me.
See,
my person & body.
We cohabitate
the here & now,
differ in & share
memory,
differ in & share
intention.
The quest is to learn
the language of
Body
and intuitively interpret
cohabitants.
See
I AM,
not a timeshare
nor a shroud
violently rent.
I AM,
symbiosis,
embrace of
peace.
I AM,
surrender.
See,
who leads whom.
I-body gently moves
I-person beyond
the corner of
fear.
Thank you, Melissa. I really like this poem. In fact, I’m wondering if I might have your permission to read it (not publish it etc.) from time to time in the workshops I’ve been doing on shamanic healing. It would help illustrate what I’m trying to convey…
j
Jeff, thanks so much for your comment and invitation. Yes, you are welcome to share the work — verbally or in print — with attribution. Apparently, as happens too often with my comment system, I just now am finding and responding to this note. Blessings!