After suffering a serious ankle fracture (see previous post), I embarked on what has become a new artistic exploration. Well, it’s not entirely new; rather I’m revisiting old embodied memories with art as a healing modality.
Art, Video and Poetry by Heather Thompson, NOVELORICA Copyright 2024
Claws
By Heather Thompson, NOVELORICA
Claws grip me viscerally.
Turning toward the fear with curiosity
Walking into the physical pain
Gently illuminating the shadows
Only to discover
the claws are ancient
Belonging to something
Very very old…
No boogie man!
No monster clawing at my innards
Imprisoning me in illness!
NO
I came face to face with
my inner protector,
ancient, fierce, wise,
A primal warrior,
power, strength, courage,
A part of me
Beautiful intricate claws
Created for my safety.
Through healing art I give these images form and place them in front of me as allies in my journey.