I LOVE your Warrior III poem! The wobbly leg and the beak searching for perch or sacred stones...and giving yourself permission to fall...or not...so good!
Unrelated to your beautiful writing here...I'm a big believer in identifying 'signs' when I see them. Today I had an interview for a job that evolved into a friendly conversation and at one point I mentioned that I had taught briefly in Bucks County. The person interviewing me said, 'Whoa, where, which school? I grew up there." And today, when I open your post, the first thing my eyes land on is your Bucks County Poet Laureate tag, which gave me a happy little shiver of connection. I love that stuff. Just wanted to share.
AND how AWESOME it is that you are a Poet Laureate! Well deserved! Lovely work. Be well, Nicole.
Yes to letting ourselves fall more often! Back in 2014-2015 when I got into capoeira, I remember my mestre saying something like, "Capoeira is learning to fall gracefully and on purpose, and then getting back up." It's so true and that's what makes capoeira so beautiful. Actually, it seemed to improve my yoga at the time, because it made me less rigid and more playful. Lovely poem and I absolutely love this pose:)
That is so insightful! I have never practiced capoeira, but I love the idea of learning to fall gracefully and then how to get back up. That is a great metaphor for life. Thank you for being one of my super supporters!
I love not only the poem itself, but also your words around it. I began to work on my core 3 years ago, having somehow ignored the importance of it after always hearing about the core, the core, the core... True, it’s not easy. But after a while I began to feel strong from the core, and now I understand why it is such a big deal. It really is the center of one’s being. My back problems are gone. But my core strength also makes my presence stronger in every way. Thanks for your beautiful and inspiring words!
Your words resonate deeply, Corie. Embracing the risk of falling and reconnecting with our bodies is truly powerful. Your journey through Warrior III and your poem inspire courage and self-love. Thank you for sharing this beautiful perspective.
I love this poem so much! My core is a mess and it is a struggle to get some semblance of strength back and regain my warrior self at 67 years old. I am saving this to circle back to it. Thank you Corie.
Hello, Pamela. I so hear you! My Bodylove Poetry Workshop (which I hope to teach again the in the fall) , we write about our relationship with our cores... and it is very emotional!
I just love your poems! They bring a smile to my face 🙂 thank you! 🙏🏻
And that makes me smile - to know they have been received.
I LOVE your Warrior III poem! The wobbly leg and the beak searching for perch or sacred stones...and giving yourself permission to fall...or not...so good!
Unrelated to your beautiful writing here...I'm a big believer in identifying 'signs' when I see them. Today I had an interview for a job that evolved into a friendly conversation and at one point I mentioned that I had taught briefly in Bucks County. The person interviewing me said, 'Whoa, where, which school? I grew up there." And today, when I open your post, the first thing my eyes land on is your Bucks County Poet Laureate tag, which gave me a happy little shiver of connection. I love that stuff. Just wanted to share.
AND how AWESOME it is that you are a Poet Laureate! Well deserved! Lovely work. Be well, Nicole.
Thank you! And I am so pleased to be part of your "signs." Keep going! (And tell me more!)
Yes to letting ourselves fall more often! Back in 2014-2015 when I got into capoeira, I remember my mestre saying something like, "Capoeira is learning to fall gracefully and on purpose, and then getting back up." It's so true and that's what makes capoeira so beautiful. Actually, it seemed to improve my yoga at the time, because it made me less rigid and more playful. Lovely poem and I absolutely love this pose:)
That is so insightful! I have never practiced capoeira, but I love the idea of learning to fall gracefully and then how to get back up. That is a great metaphor for life. Thank you for being one of my super supporters!
Of course! Your work is so unique and relatable:)
Thank you.🙏🏻
I love not only the poem itself, but also your words around it. I began to work on my core 3 years ago, having somehow ignored the importance of it after always hearing about the core, the core, the core... True, it’s not easy. But after a while I began to feel strong from the core, and now I understand why it is such a big deal. It really is the center of one’s being. My back problems are gone. But my core strength also makes my presence stronger in every way. Thanks for your beautiful and inspiring words!
Your words resonate deeply, Corie. Embracing the risk of falling and reconnecting with our bodies is truly powerful. Your journey through Warrior III and your poem inspire courage and self-love. Thank you for sharing this beautiful perspective.
Thank you for reading my poem
For Warrior III. May you find your way to taking flight.
Very nice. Great insights regarding a surprisingly difficult asana
Thank you. It is surprisingly difficult, indeed!
So beautiful ❤️ I loved your poem and perspective!
Thank you!
I love this poem so much! My core is a mess and it is a struggle to get some semblance of strength back and regain my warrior self at 67 years old. I am saving this to circle back to it. Thank you Corie.
On another note... I am constantly taking photos of flowers now thanks to you!
Hello, Pamela. I so hear you! My Bodylove Poetry Workshop (which I hope to teach again the in the fall) , we write about our relationship with our cores... and it is very emotional!
Beautiful! I love the analogy with the herons.
Thank you. They are such graceful and solid beings.
this so beautiful thank you for sharing it!
I am honored you read it. Thank you!
Beautiful poem and a wonderful yoga pose ♥️