Every month, IAJW members are invited to participate in our monthly Writing Alone Together circle where individuals gather via Zoom to join a facilitated writing circle where we write freely, read aloud, listen deeply and bear witness. These are the four practices commonly referred to as WAT based on a book I co-authored entitled Writing Alone Together.
Denise Simmons, an IAJW member, is a regular participant in our writing circle. She recently wrote the following poem based on her experience of coming together to write in our circle. May you be inspired by her writing, words and heart!
Woman Writing in Circle
I found my woman in you
When we come together writing sacred truth
I found my woman in you
Letting what needs to be heard
Listening, honouring space in every word
I found my woman in you
Prompted to express realness
With gratitude at its best
I found my woman in you
Picking up a pen caressing the page
Writing words wise sage
I found my woman in you
Lifting the heart over to LOVE undying faith
There is no other very special place
I found my woman in you
Writing from the heart, every word, every start
Every piece, morsel and all discovered parts
I found my woman in you
Space and time to be with all that wants to unfold
A dancing duo writing immensely brimming pure gold
I found my woman in you
Grace and pace, there’s more to say on this page
Within this circle is where I’ll stay
I found my woman in you
You’ve taken me to the depths of my soul
Standing by me, full heart and hand hold
I found my woman in you
A friend, partner, soulmate, hearts so grand
Together we write across a vast universal land
I found my woman in you
Free birds flocking together forever
In world to be told and discover
I found my woman in you
No matter where you are,
I’ll always be here for you
Woman writing in circle forever; real, fresh and new
I found my woman in you
To honour and cherish the journey we explore
Parts of me reflect through a human glass door
I found my woman in you
There’s always a new door, clear sight
Enter in, be held with love and light
I found my woman in you
Thank you for sharing, caring, all of you too
Creating woman’s writing circle, I sincerely say “I do”
I found my woman in you
Namaste with love, with heart to the woman in each and every one of you.
Author: Denise Simmons is a writer, healer and active member of the IAJW.org. Denise regularly participates in our monthly Writing Alone Together circles, and this offered inspiration for the poem she has shared with us here. Thank you, Denise!
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