BIRTHING

The seed snuggles into the dark earth,

friable from frost of winter past,

where stillness is cracked by awakening silence.

Earth, rich with discards and receptive to new life,

becomes the cradle of intention,

supports fully the about-to-be.

From fertile soil the seed pushes forth

by thrusting deep, seeking life blood

to breach invisible barriers

that separate darkness from light,

passive from active,

hopes from happenings.

Into the light it comes,

cell by cell, breath by breath

embracing the unknown,

adjusting form

to make spirit manifest.

 

Kaaren Whitney

Spring Equinox 2002

 

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