The Light of Her Golden Rays (poem)
Why is it, when I offer my life as a prayer, I assume I must be excluded from the blessings of belonging?
Why is it, when I offer my life As a prayer, I assume I must be excluded From the blessings Of belonging? Why is it, when I choose the path Of devotion, I place myself on the outside Far away from the comfort of care? Why is it, my life’s work must take And not nourish my bones Must leave me depleted from giving And not fill me, continually? Why is it I am so ready to give up On my deepest desire As if suffering it alone were the only way To be fortified? Rumination on my lack while As sun kisses my skin. Leaves fall like a celebration confetti floating through the branches All around me I am warmed by her abundant Unwavering light. Is it true that it takes nothing from her To bless me in this way? I’m not sure. Is it true God might delight in my delighting? Her compersion for my receiving Wont allow for my heart’s lack? I’m willing to suffer, to be close to her To know her To serve her She knows this She has been harsh with me The way an honest lover is when it’s time to Choose. Lifting my head she Places me back in the Light of her golden rays Enough, she said Just receive this.
Full moon reflections on desire, partnership & purpose. <3
As always, thanks for reading. xo
-Madison
P.S. I’m thrilled to share a bit more about the Elemental Embodiment Retreat here soon, and am still integrating what a wonderful, expansive experience it was to facilitate. 2025 dates have been selected and you can get on the waitlist here.
If you missed out this fall and want to attend a similar retreat in the Ozarks, my dear friend is hosting a Fall In Love Yoga Retreat November 1-3. It’s sure to be magical. You can learn more about it & register right here.
