I COME FROM by Jamie Burgess

The inspiration for this poem came from a writing workshop I'm currently participating in…

The writing prompt I was given was in the form of a question "Where do you come from?" and these words immediately came tumbling out onto the page. I'm normally an over thinker with perfectionist tendencies, and so with that comes hardcore procrastination - especially when it comes to my writing. This time, for whatever reason, I was able to easily let go and allow my heart to guide me...and it felt amazing. 

I Come From

by Jamie Burgess

I come from bloodlust and benevolence

from the loins of warriors and priests

men who carried fierce fires in their bellies

passed them down like family heirlooms

raging for centuries

I was born

with a desperate thirst for water

for oceans and rivers

and heavy rainstorms

craving cool, damp earth

under my feet

and the knowing that comes

when sitting

in the company of trees

a tree’s roots dive deep into the ground

patiently seeking water

not so much seeking

as expecting

never doubting

steadily growing

reaching for light

I remember

in those moments

I come from light

I come from light

I come from light

I come from light

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Jamie Burgess is a wild, creative, adventurous heart. She is a mama, writer, doula, tree hugger, star gazer, devourer of books, adorer of music, and photographer-in-the-making. Her heart’s desire is to encourage and inspire others with her art and life. She is committed to living with courage, daily, and following her heart, always. You can connect with her on both Facebook here and Instagram here. 

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