Rebirth

the womb nurturing this spiritual rebirth is ready
expelling my soul
screams of pain, terror, joy
moving through the canal with shoulders wide
eyes open, head first



i emerge
looking for the arms of comfort
wrapping myself
my own cries comforting me
alone



born into this world capable of self-care
i can feed myself
nourish my own life
coddle myself through each moment of this turmoil



and the angels are cheering me on
beautifully singing on the sidelines
support is all i ask