Body and Blood

The blood flowing 

inside and outside me 

are rives of eternal life

I am powerful

I am life giver

I am life taker

I am the first and the last

Where you begin and where you end

I am fire, lava bubbling up to the surface

Unable to be contained

Releasing my power

Bursting open to destroy and re-create

I am sacred and holy

To be honored

Not shamed or hidden

I am wisdom

I am calling you back 

To your body

To our home

To remind you

To teach you

Who you are

I am connection and detachment

Letting go

I am ancient

I am your grand-mamas and great great grand-mamas

I am eternal 

I am your future daughters and granddaughters

I am life itself

And death

I am good

I am holy

I am whole

(c) Jennifer Reyes Lay 2016