Ella’s 16th Birthday

Today is her birthday 

but today is my birthing day.

This is the day sixteen years ago that I was a mother fucking goddess.

My body opened up

to be the threshold for this new life.

To this world.

I went deep inside myself

to take the journey to the edge to bring her forth.

The connection strong.

Today I stand 16 years after that journey

remembering the sensations of that day

telling me 

I am that strong,

I can do hard things,

I am a mother fucking goddess.

She will move on as part of my heart

I will always be with me

Reminding myself 

I am a mother fucking goddess,

I can do hard things,

I am that strong,

everyday.

Kate Stroud July 27, 2020