Emerging by Lisa Molina

How to reach the center?

Holding together this universe,

that by some law of physics

Is pulling itself apart

With no center of gravity.

What do the swirling,

Seemingly out of control

Events of life;

The kaleidoscope of

People, memories, 

Fear of future,

And numbness

Require,

In order to be 

Planted, nurtured, grounded

Then flourish?

There is a liminal space;

A gift of ribbon-wrapped presence

That I so carefully open.

Through time, trials, 

teachers,and testimonies,

I learn

The Alchemy

That transforms the cave’s darkness

To warm, golden light.

Finally, 

and much to my consternation , 

My one true soul

Believes it can heal,

Emerging to

Its peaceful rebirth.

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Lisa Molina holds a BFA from the University of Texas. She has taught high school English and theatre, served as Associate Publisher of Austin Family Magazine, and now works with students with special needs. Her poetry can be found in Trouvaille Review, Beyond Words Magazine, (selected for February 2021 Creative Writing Challenge) Ancient Paths, Sad Girls Literary Club Blog, Down in the Dirt, The Tiny Seed, with poems soon to be featured in Amethyst Review and poetry anthologies.