You deserve an award for this piece @Ilona, it is shockingly true and touches us all with gritty truth. How you so elegantly describe each element is a testament to your genius talent. You are awakening a part of you that is itching to express itself. Your style of writing is intimate and informative at the same time. Thanks Ilona.
I've had a difficult relationship with my body because of a chronic illness, and I love the idea of writing poems to various body parts as a way of getting reacquainted and learning to accept, love even, these fragile parts of ours. That Marge Piercey poem is something else! I hadn't come across that one before. Thanks for sharing!
I am 52 and found out on 3/8/24 that i have a meniscus tear and extreme osteoarthritis in my left knee. Wow, Ilona- this spoke to me and gave me perspective of my years of physical activity and how I should love & appreciate all its done for me thus far! Thank you ma’am
Sitting with my hand on my heart with such love and appreciation for your courage, your post, and your presence in the workshop. 🙏
You deserve an award for this piece @Ilona, it is shockingly true and touches us all with gritty truth. How you so elegantly describe each element is a testament to your genius talent. You are awakening a part of you that is itching to express itself. Your style of writing is intimate and informative at the same time. Thanks Ilona.
I've had a difficult relationship with my body because of a chronic illness, and I love the idea of writing poems to various body parts as a way of getting reacquainted and learning to accept, love even, these fragile parts of ours. That Marge Piercey poem is something else! I hadn't come across that one before. Thanks for sharing!
Love the shout out to "Body Keeps the Score." One of my all time favs!
I am 52 and found out on 3/8/24 that i have a meniscus tear and extreme osteoarthritis in my left knee. Wow, Ilona- this spoke to me and gave me perspective of my years of physical activity and how I should love & appreciate all its done for me thus far! Thank you ma’am
Oh, this is a juicy topic!
I have been a fan of Robert Bly's translations of Rumi for a long while...
Keep writing, please.