I'm reading a great book called Poetic Medicine by John Fox.  I began writing a dark poem about some past trauma and much to my surprise it was very powerful.  I discovered that my current nervousness when driving home from work at night is connected with the fact that my subconscious mind still thinks my step father is at home; and he was a scary person.  This was a profound connection to me.  I decided to paint the Dark Mother Kali in connection with the poem.  Kali is a Hindu Goddess who kills demons, the ones in our minds of course.  I painted Kali stepping on Shiva as she does to connect us with God, except I imaged her stepping on my dead stepfather rather than Shiva.  I also make a stepping gesture with my foot to remind my subconscious that my stepfather is really dead.  This is a simplified version of a profound experience, but I was thrilled at how powerful it was to combine poetry, art and dance and all in the "dark." If you'd liket to write a dark poem about a heavy subject from you past or present, write me about your experience.
Munira
Friday, January 22, 2010
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