Birth In Reverse

Birth In Reverse

A Poem by D Connolly
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An analogy of my experience with addiction and recovery

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Staring into the flame

Recalling the beginning

He wondered at my smile

And I explained the story of my birth in reverse


I was a wanderer, through the expanse

    Neither here

          Nor there


When the violence of conception jarred me

     Into chaos

           And being


Appearing as a phantom

     The walking dead

            A wraith


So lonely.... so confused.... and locked in time.....


The peace of the grave wrapped me

       In darkness

            Rest for bones grown weary


I felt the pain of dying

      Excruciating

            Paralyzing


I drug myself into the womb

       The warmth and softness comforted me

             I was nurtured


Turning over in the safety of space

       My eyes began to open

              My heart began to beat


To the rhythm.... of Earth.....


I was born of soft flames and gentle fires, I told him

         Now I burn

               And I am ALIVE

© 2017 D Connolly


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Remarkable, rich write. An honest, heartbreaking write that came from deep within. One can only say I hope it was supremly cathartic. It certainly deserves to be.

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

Hi Ken, thank-you so much! I look at this part of the past with gratitude because before the chaos I.. read more
Very cool, gritty and real.

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

thank-you, it's so nice to open my eyes in the mornings
Hello sunshine :) I love the title, the poem is honest and powerful. Inspiring Dani and what an awesome close! R xo

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

thank-you so much beautiful Ray
your poem is a bouncing baby Dani, welcome to life and to being "ALIVE"... glad you made it through, not easily done...

redzone

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

Thank-you! Good to be here
D. connolly,
Story of any life experience is the sharing of common experience. You have given voice to the reality of what another has dealt with for we all have so much in common just because we are alive. You are precious to share your honest story in such a beautiful way. Thankyou! blessings Kathy

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

Hi Kathy! Thank-you
The title is an immeadiate grab - it sounds so painful that it encapsulates the journey (and the whole poem) really well.
Throwing off the shackles of addiction must rank as one of life's hardest tasks - you convey the turmoil superbly D.
The ending literally is on fire.
Pure class !

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

Thank-you :) That's very sweet
Tony Jordan

7 Years Ago

Credit where it's due Dani.
Hello, D! :)
This is lovely. Addictions and habits are difficult to break. It's an inspiring read. Your wording and metaphors Pulled me in.

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

Thank-you Matt, I appreciate it
Extra ordinary! multiple meanings bringing out a depth of feeling. Superb work Dani. Thank you for sharing it. I really love it.

Posted 7 Years Ago


D Connolly

7 Years Ago

Thank-you so much Queen, I really appreciate it :)

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