Womb Ablaze
~In response to the overturning of Roe vs Wade
The threads of the present are fraying. I watch the fibers loosen at the hem. Slowly, the unfinished weaving of world slips off the loom and flutters into fathomless darkness.
I feel the outrage of the earth blossom within me as a scrawl of black ink doubles back on itself and retreats into the past. Pieces of the globe fissure like a womb in agony. Slivers of pain overtake vein and liven into being.
Words come alive in flame. Dying hope of today alights. In the infringing darkness, I watch the descending weaving of world come ablaze at its incomplete hem. Pictorials of the past turn into sketches drawn with lead fire.
Let past battles and victories thread their strength through the same bodies that tremble with grief and energize with joy. In searching for eternal sunrise, cherish the ebony that wraps like silver around your wrists. There is no darkness without broken light.
It is not enough to live. I reach into dusky horizon in search of the future I want to live for. The unknown is dark and comforting. I walk toward it with a torch in hand that blazes with the truth in my soul.
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I love the passion found in your writing. 💫
Jeff Flesch
A stunning piece of remembrance, patience in the face of horrible adversity and tribulations, and a fire blazing toward the future shedding light on a new world where equity is true for all. Gorgeous, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Jeff, for this equally lovely read!
Jeff Flesch
Always!
Lauren
You have a true talent of writing emotive pieces! Thank you for sharing Jaya! You can see your passion shining through. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren
Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
Wonderful poem Jaya! I particularly liked the last line.
Aspen Hite
Powerful, emotion invoking, haunting. The last line: “I walk toward it with a torch in hand that blazes with the truth in my soul.” is pure perfection.
Charlie
Great way to express your feelings. Thank you for sharing.
readandreviewit1
I love this piece so much! The power your words have is incredible, and this is such an emotive piece to the horrifying situation at the moment. I really love the line about past battles and victories too! Thank you so much for sharing this with us x
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Ceri, for sharing your response!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
“Slivers of pain overtake vein” these words give me the sensation of pain just like if it could be real right now, while I am reading.
So I feel like if I could “slips off the loom and flutters into fathomless darkness” as well.
Your poems are GIFTS.
Thanks a lot dear Jaya <3
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Claudia, for this soulful response!
The Goddess Attainable
😭💖😭💖😭💖
Jacqui Murray
Wow, that is painful, Jaya. I love the ending–“The unknown is dark and comforting. I walk toward it with a torch in hand”. There are many times I feel that way.
vermavkv
Amazing
SelmaMartin
A lovely way to say it. Love your expressions.
Becky
Wow, such a great piece of poetry. Do you write all of these yourself?
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Jaya Avendel
I do indeed, Becky! Thanks so much for enjoying this piece.
Ingrid
An impassioned and poetic response to a troubling situation, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Ingrid!
Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
The combination of the choice of metaphors and your passion delivers your message about a difficult subject.. Well done, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Frank!
paeansunplugged
“Words come alive in flame” that’s the need of the hour, Jaya! We need to spread the light. This resonated deeply. ❤️
Jaya Avendel
I am so happy to hear you felt this, Punam!
paeansunplugged
You are welcome, Jaya.
Daily Poetry
The abolishing of Roe vs Wade was a terrible step back for women’s rights. I hope it get’s reinstated. I fear the US will plunge into darkness with this supreme court ruling.
Michele Lee
A torch in one hand and your powerful pen in the other. Your poetic voice is a shining star in a world that feels topsy turvy!
Jaya Avendel
Thanks, Michele! Love these assuring words.
Michele Lee
You are welcome, Jaya. You deserve them!
Charity
Wow! Another beautiful and great piece of work by you! Thanks so much for sharing
Infinite Living
You painted an exquisite beautiful and true picture of feelings alive within.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I love that you connected with this passionate write.