Birth splits you open like a seed,
sending shoots in a thousand molecular directions.
All of the sudden,
everything is different.
Bones shift,
inside becomes outside
and a new shape takes root…
Birth splits you open like a seed,
sending shoots in a thousand molecular directions.
All of the sudden,
everything is different.
Bones shift,
inside becomes outside
and a new shape takes root…
Motherhood as Spiritual Art 
Deborah, those photos are so moving. And your words too – I stopped in the middle of a mundane day to check email and was given a whole new perspective by your blog –thanks for sharing your insights and photos. And may you find moments to rest amidst your journey…
— Val
Wow….powerful words and pictures! They bring to life this new life!!
Truly beautiful. I have been following your blog for a while now but never made a comment before. I too gave birth, nearly fifteen weeks ago now, and reading your peom and melting over your pictures reminds me of how special, how important these moments are. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations dear Birthing Warrior. Hail and Welcome little one. xxx
Thank you, Ali. I hope your motherhood journey thus far is full of unexpected blessings and bliss amidst the inevitable difficult moments of adjustment. Thank you for commenting and welcome to your little one as well! With love, Deb
Omg what amazing pictures!! He’s so peaceful and alert from the start. What in the hand belly picture? Does his navel look normal already?
Kelli – the photo is of the moment when the last part of the umbilical cord fell loose…