For today’s writing . . . sit comfortably. Take a deep breath in. Let it out. Another deep, refreshing breath in. Release. One more big, nourishing breath. Let it whoosh out.
Mentally scan your body. Become aware of any area that draws your attention – notice what part of your body calls out to you.
Place the palm of your writing hand on the place that calls out. Or bring your breath there if it’s not reachable with your hand.
Allow your hand to be filled with the information from that place.
When you are ready, write about what you have discovered. Or just write about whatever is on your mind.
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wrdpntr
Surprise
Each day she practices for hours
how to bend her body into origami folds
how to pack it small, tight as a walnut
turned in upon itself. Perhaps
she could disappear
until the sonogram loomed
its shadow huge on the ochre wall. The
black and white image swirls into view—
a cheshire cat, perhaps a pygmy ghost. She
can feel the miniature pulse in her belly
hear the bitter nurse lipsync “anxiety reaction”
before two hearts pounding as one
the embryo’s demand
its tread inside her body
the outline of shared entwinement.
mcullen Post author
Lovely. . . . “shared entwinement” . . . wow!
Karen Reid
This is strictly tongue in cheek today so you don’t have to post it, but when I saw your question asking what my body is trying to tell me, the only thing that comes to mind as I cruise around in my powerchair is how desperately I need a new one! 🙂