Once upon a time
All I knew was warmth
Nurturance, safety, love
An idea of heaven
At that time, I was floating around
Drifting along in sparkles and space
Gases and liquids holding me gently
Once upon another time, I felt
One flesh splitting into two
My bones crushing together
Constricting and contracting
Claustrophobic
Danger, danger!
Whoosh
Suddenly, I flew out of my earthly mother's womb
Thankfully caught - by cold hands
Breath? What is that?
A discomfort in my belly, throat and
And chest, coughing, crying
My first breath, shaking, shrieking
Falling into my mother's
Warm, pillowy breast
Sinking into her tender, supple skin
A gush of milk flowed into my
Mewling mouth and
I discovered heaven on earth
Now, remembering, I yearn for
The embrace of meditation or sleep
When I merge with the Divine Mother
Once again
She never lets me go
