I See You, and I’m Not Going Anywhere

Poems & ReadingsNotes from Kirsten
Written By Kirsten Harrison
Twisted magnolia branches in the fall are covered with moss, and still holding onto a handful of green leaves. Yellow and orange leaves from another tree fill in the space of the image between the magnolia branches.

Anchoring Words of Wisdom from my Center

I release the breath I’ve been holding, and my body softens into the moment.
I’m terrified, and I’m not totally sure why.
”I see you, and I’m not going anywhere.”
There’s a calming and a quickening. I’m reminded that the way is made by walking.

I’m terrified, and I’m not totally sure why.
You are safe. You are loved. You are wise.
There’s a calming and a quickening. I’m reminded that the way is made by walking.
I start feeling like myself again.

You are safe. You are loved. You are wise.
”I see you, and I’m not going anywhere.”
I start feeling like myself again.
I release the breath I’ve been holding and my body softens into the moment.

This poem is a Pantoum of Obscurity. You can read more about this way of being present to what’s stirring in you (in a non-analyzing way) here.

 

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