When I went to Kripalu to attend Deborah Davis’ “Nourishing Woman Qigong” workshop (November 6-11, 2011), I inadvertently left my camera at home. It’s just as well because I was able to capture a few snapshots with words instead of pixels. Haiku are there, waiting for us like shells on a beach, like small gifts waiting to be received. Thank you to Deborah and all the Nourishing Women who shared their lives with me that one memorable week. Each of you holds a special place in my heart and each day we spent together is a gift that I am still unwrapping. Thank you.
Namaste,
Holli
blue November sky
women reaching and breathing
their heads full of stars
women stand like trees
their feet rooted in the earth
their arms cradling heaven
beautiful women
following the white crane
rising and falling
women sitting--
the sun and moon in their breasts
fire in their hands
hawk soaring above
women walking and bending
breathing with trees
spiraling women
heaven and earth meet in the
sway of their bellies
powerful women
gazing with white tiger’s eyes
transforming sorrow
stumbling women
learning a new way to walk
chickadees cheering
woman astride bear
teaching her girl-self to ride
neither is afraid
(for Dana)
women chasing leaves
running and diving
floating gently down to earth
with gentle hands
women weaving sacred space
sunlight and shadow
coiling women
poised on the edge of the world
shedding their own skins
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