Reawaken

On a sunny day in June 2023, I received an unexpected invitation to write a poem. I did not see myself as a poet, but something about this invitation so intrigued me that I began to ponder, “well, what would happen if I did write a poem?” If I had known the answer to that question, I may not have grabbed my pencil a week later when words came pouring out of my morning devotion. As if compelled, I wrote the poem, Reawaken. And a door deep within me opened a crack.

Over the next month, my heart filled with such palpable longing, at moments I found it difficult to breathe. I wanted very much to push away the discomfort. Instead, I tentatively invited it to sit with me. Every morning. In the dark hour before dawn, before my wee daughters’ feet padded down the stairs, I poured a cup of tea and invited that longing to sit with me. With gentle curiosity I inquired, “What might you be here to teach me?” I had no idea just how much that longing could teach me. In those quiet hours, with my pain, my willingness, my journal and pencil, my breath, and my love, I explored and excavated.

Poetry became a way to investigate and express the almost unspeakable awe, discomfort and beauty that began to unfold in my life as I pushed the edges of my comfort zone, reawakening with self love and authenticity.

I am inspired to share my words with you all in hopes that they nurture seeds of growth in your own life.