Today, I felt inspired to talk on and share a poem that came to me after I shared this note
about re-connecting with my period and menstrual cycle. Whilst this is an experience that’s biologically specific to a woman, I think this experience and poem, really speak to the theme of liberation, no matter what gender you identify with.
My bleed I am freed for natures cycle to run through me so that I can begin to see clearly Read the serendipity The signs An intuition beyond mind Now, it is my time Where I remember the power of the feminine The power of the womb The woman To be the space for new creation The elation of a re-birth in the chaos of the mess that came before Now I have learnt That it’s suppression that keeps us disconnected Oh for how long I had neglected my body Now, what I have to say is I’m sorry Please forgive me for not allowing my flow to run free, because I was Ashamed of Afraid of The blood That reminded me of a past trauma One, a former self had to endure But now in this release I’m sure There’s nothing I need be sorry for I can love the one who labelled herself a whore From all the words I heard others say before Yes, now I’m so sure Now I am certain that the closing of one curtain is the start of a new show Where the seeds I would once sew Can be watered to finally grow
What did these words open up for you? Feel free to reply to this email or share in the comments below.
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and I will be hosting a free online open mic and spoken work event on the 9th of June. This will be a nourishing space to to sit down and connect as a community, share and listen to one another’s hearts through our poetry. Everyone will have time to share if you wish to (you’re more than welcome to join to simply listen!), and we'll open the space for community sharing after each piece of work so we can celebrate our unique and beautiful gifts. Head to: https://lu.ma/8g1o12re for all of the information, timings and to register so that you can receive the Zoom link for the event. We would love to have you there!with love,
Emma
I grew up hating my period