Woman, witness
life unfolding,
seeking light and
nourishment as
we seek love
and comfort.
From what source
arises the promise
of new growth?
To what source
does our mother
return – ash, bone,
spirit, soul?
Beneath the hard
breathless shell,
brimming energy
vibrates, perpetually
erupting in color
and movement,
transforming
absence into
Presence.
© Amada Reza
February 27, 2022