“Embryonic Self*,” mixed media, by Clare L. Martin
A tree held in its branches
a womb that carried me.
My strong heart
beat brilliant red
through fluid translucence.
A thick cord
connected me to roots
of the tree
into the blood
of the earth.
Who knew I would experience
such sorrow, such joy
once born into the world?
*Dedicated to Bessie Senette.
Clare L. Martin ©2016
Clare L. Martin 
Reblogged this on THE BAYOU MYSTIC and commented:
The result of one determined to heal at the Healing Art Retreat based on my book, “Cutting the Clouds.”
Thank you, dear Bessie!