More Bodylove Poetry

Embracing Our Bodies

Corie Feiner is at it again! Inspiring us to embrace the bodies we live in!

How the Bodylove Poetry Writing Workshop works…

We practice breath and bodywork; give ourselves presence and acceptance of our bodies; read body-based poems, learn solid poetry craft skills, and receive generative writing prompts, sacred and supported writing time, and the chance to share our voices in a safe and compassionate space.

Enjoy this short collection of poems from three of the poets from Corie’s most recent Bodylove workshop. Then continue on to learn more and register for the next workshop!

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the lung poem by julianne serpa

in my lungs lives 
residue of incense mixed
with morning dew
hints  of singe 

from campfires gone awry 
throat raw from late night laughs
and chats
 
in my lungs lives
remnants of horse dander, 
hay, weathered leather 
echos of all the
i love yous 
lingering

notes from your cologne, which,
on second thought
i’m glad you overdo it
your essence keeping me
company when i’m home
alone

in my lungs lives
pranayam with the power 
 to leave me overwrought  
yoga yet to be taught
battles yet to be fought

i know why the ribs form a cage
to      contain     me
one breath to the next 
sticky cobwebs of a pained 
past stuck  up high 
in shadowed corners 

clear, now
sublime grace
opens the door to
newfound space
in the in between place
of my heart 

and my lungs
when my heart swells,
my words get caught / 
waiting to emerge, 
my own sweet love song

Julianne Serpa embodies a philosophy of “Choose Your Own Adventure,” both on the mat and in life, and endeavors to impart this spirit to her yoga students. She's a native Marylander, a budding poet, and a third-generation dachshund enthusiast. You can find her posting yoga memes on Instagram @sapperspirit and sharing stories and poetry from her spiritual journey that are introspective, moderately irreverent, and mildly sappy.

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Thick Thighs by Angela Bigler

these thick thighs
have roots,
like my grandma,
riding her
head-strong horse
 
this hard woman
survived and lived 
 and grew daughters
with tree−thick thighs,
they would need them
 
me and my cousins have
big boobs,
wide hips,
sturdy stomachs,
thighs like redwoods
rooted
 
my cousins and I−
we need these cushions,
these daggers of
muscle and kick
 
the horse is galloping,
we are squeezed tight,
our haunches grip
we race−
we win nothing
but life
 
having breathed,
having clenched,
having let go and
laid in the dirt
with our horses,
our trees, 
our stories,
our dogs
 
our thighs−
a haven, a heaven,
braided and corded,
lavished and ravished
reclaimed−the
Wild Horse Queen’s seat

Angela Bigler crafts magical words from her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She loves poetry and all things Goddess. Her poems have been published multiple times in the yearly We'Moon datebook and calendar. Currently, she is working furiously on her first novel. Connect with her at AngelaBigler.com.

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My Thighs are Girly Girls by Jessica Jorgensen

My thighs are girly girls 
They have never liked pants
 
My thighs say wrap me up in purples, pinks and reds 
Say cover me in black lace, we're feeling saucy
 
My thighs say dress me up
Demanding sparkles and spiked heels 
 
My thighs say the shorter the skirt 
the better
 
My thighs have never been shy
They say here I am
Notice me
 
My thighs are proud 
 
My thighs say strength
My thighs say beauty
My thighs say I am all 
that feminine and all 
that is divine 

Jessica Jorgensen is a recent corporate escapee embracing her path as a sound healer, intuitive channel, and emerging poet. Currently deep in self-study and transformative training, she is committed to inspiring others on journeys of ascension, attuning to the ever-evolving energies that inspire higher frequencies and expanded consciousness.

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“We need community, deep embodiment, and ways to learn to unconditionally love ourselves more than ever. We’ll move our bodies, breath deeply, read, and write original poetry. Most importantly, we’ll share our work in a safe and supportive space.” ~Corie Feiner

You can read more about Corie’s workshop here, and here, and here.

Workshop Dates and Times:

Dates & Times: Six Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm ET
(find your local time zone here)

Start Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Space Limit: 11 Divine Woman

Location: Live online via Zoom

Cost: $197 (scholarships available)

To register for an act of self-expression, self-love and self-care, go here.

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