Mmmm... takes my breath away reading this! "Deep, slow, purposeful..." Great words... have enjoyed this and look forward to reading more of your work! :)
I have trouble relating to poetry pertaining to physicality in general, but the emotions behind this piece ring true for me, particularly those evident in the first stanza. Lovely.
I am forever learning about myself, always on that path that is me and all I am. I stray from the path from time to time, but that too is a learning experience. I started to write poetry in my teens.. more..