#OctPoWriMo Day 3, Poem 3: Lilacs Reach the Clouds

Today from OctPoWriMo:

Poetry Prompt: Quickly write down how and what you have done in the past that has helped you feel most connected to your inner self, the Divine, the Universe, and how you came to be in that state. Choose one to do to bring you to that connected feeling and then free write for ten minutes. 

Word Prompt:  Connected

Sentence Starter:  I feel connected when...

Or

When I am connected in, my body feels...

This is what I wrote in response after lots of meandering writing. I've never written about this so I am grateful the stage was set so skillfully for me by my precious co-host Morgan Dragonwillow.

Now: Lilacs Reach the Clouds

face lifts, the surface almost, isn’t...

arms pierce through the sky-water,

Up.

Up

Up.

 breast stroking crawling butterly

looking for the

place where she would find breath

recklessly she slices still upward

into blackness where she knew

 pure need had a home

Infinite.

Moments.

Later.

pushed back, tumbling  not stroking thrown

Back.

Back.

Back.

into body form

the shouted “NO!” one else could hear

an assault, a mugging, a brawl

snarling roars rise from my gut in

untranslatable bellows

Suddenly I’m heard by all

silence wraps me in her arms

stay here, soil bound

denim to dirt

head in hands

alone.

alone.

alone.

There ar remarkable poets the world over producing poems, miracle by miracle. See for yourself by visiting OctPoWriMo. Its ok to begin now. We'll be writing untl the end of October, one poem on each day.

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Julie Jordan Scott has been a Life & Creativity Coach, Writer, Facilitator and Teleclass Leader since 1999. She is also an award winning Actor, Director, Artist, Performance Poet and Mother Extraordinaire. She was twice the StoryTelling Slam champion in Bakersfield.

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Comments

[Morgan Dragonwillow]

Oh sweet Julie, I am honored that my words helped you go to a place you haven't gone before. I had no idea that they would do such a thing. I only wrote what I was guided to write, how I often am. I originally had a completely different prompt. I am glad I listened.

Peace to you friend.

[Morgan Dragonwillow]

I read it again, and again. I wanted to make sure I understood. I do. There are no words.

I see you, I hear you, I am listening.

[Julie Jordan Scott]

It was extraordinary. It remained wordless for a long time and now I will feel more comfortable speaking about this moment in time. (It was the moment my brother, John, died, and my soul attempted to follow him....)

[Beth Camp]

I feel the passion and pain in this poem, but without your comment, I would never have connected the poem to the death of a loved one. This poem needed to be written -- and may lead to more. Sometimes I think that we don't face the reality that we are alone. Your poem suggests anguish. I hope for healing.

[Jyllianm]

I know that feeling. It is so very hard to put into words but you did. Thank you

[Julie Jordan Scott]

Here's something that may be strange that differentiates me and some other poets. I am more about connecting with the reader - people know this disconnected feeling. My experience came from my brother's death, but because I didn't say "my brother's death" the reader can make it mean anything, especially whatever it is they are going through... I am so grateful for the commetns!