Pain circumvents our fears
squeezes relentlessly
Still we proceed
withholding complaint
for this is labour –
a trial that harnesses
depth of determination
unfathomable focus
Somewhere along the process
an instantaneous shift
there is wonder to behold
and indescribable bliss
Birth is happening
and they’ll be no going back.
(Art mine)
Nice artwork…I think I see a couple birth canals?
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Interesting what the subconscious dishes up. Thanks.
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lol
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I can visualise the process of birth described by your poetic words. No amount of words will justify its beauty and kindly accept my bow as a token of love.
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Thank you for such a sweet reply
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Amen thanks for reminding me that often these squeezing contractions are actually about birthing.. 🙂
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Right?! You’re welcome.
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Both the art and the words are moving.
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Thanks
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Beautiful artwork and poem, VJ!
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Thank you!
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Most welcome!
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Such a lovely poem 👌🌷inspiring words 👍🏻🌹🙏
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Thanks 🙏
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So welcome 🙏🌷
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All births are like this, isn’t it! Beautiful verse and lovely artwork.
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Thank you! 🙏
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Always a pleasure.
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Excellent birth poem, which can serve as a metaphor for many of life’s transitions into new beginnings.
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Just I was thinking. Thanks Liz.
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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The pain most often so easily forgotten. Nice write, and artwork!
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Thanks Heather.
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Welcome.
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I love the picture, it’s like a life puzzle.
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You’re right–it is!
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Thanks.
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Welcome
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It’s simply awesome VJ
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Thank you Mich!
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Love how you’ve written about the process.
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Thanks Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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