As an introduction to each other at our recent Rhythmwood Soul Journey, Wendy Roman asked us to write a poem about ourselves from a basic form called “I Am From . . . “. All we had to do was fill in the blanks as we reminisced about our past and contemplated all the people and events that had formed who we are today. Here is my poem. What would your poem be?
I Am From by Barbara Heagy
I am from country farms,
From czardas and paprikash.
I am from grandma’s warm lap
like sheltering laughter.
I am from lilacs, fresh mown hay,
and bubbling creeks.
I am from hippies and hash,
From cool northern lakes and jumping fish.
I am from journals and contemplations,
From words and books and songs.
I am from breath and moving bodies.
I am from spiritual journeys danced in prayers,
laced with pain and grace.
I am from daughters to grandsons.
I am from love –
assured and unconditional.