APRIL 20: Kyra Shaughnessy
to seek oneself
to go inwards.
to seek oneself
in the chaos of days…
to remember…
the fire that shaped you
the waters that birthed you
the breath that moved you
the clay
that welcomed
the stamp of your dancing feet
celebrating
the gift of life….
let this passage
be a rebirth.
may you meet yourself
at the threshold
with arms outstretched
to embrace
the weary pilgrim
as she returns home
to discover
she was sheltered
by love
all along…
Kyra Shaughnessy’s poetry and music strive to invoke presence and awakening. Her work represents a unifying vision of humanity through an artistic practice grounded in a holistic perspective of healing and respect for the interconnectedness of all life. Her poetry has been published in various newspapers, magazines, zines and anthologies, most recently in Guelph University’s HELD! Magazine and The Township Sun. She has 9 self-published albums of original music and spoken word, most of which you can find at kyrashaughnessy.bandcamp.com.