I have held
Both life
And death
In my womb
My sons in two worlds
And me
Chasing each
In his own
Direction
My heart swells
With fire
And love
Gold
And blood
My soul
Dances
Curls
Snuggles down deep
In this lush ground
My soul braves the wild
Dark
Calling to me
Whispering freedom
Humming
Danger
My feet
Carry me
Dance with me
Touch solid ground
And slide along
The infinite web
My body
Always
Always here with me
Physical anchor
In what is
Keeping me connected
To those around me
And so I grow
To hold both worlds
To cherish life and death
The exquisite connection
And painfully beautiful
Loss
My womb has held
Both life and death
And God’s womb
Holds me