My womb, it remembers. It remembers, all those nights of heinous, unwanted invasions. What it was like when my skin crawled like a million tiny spiders. It remembers, how it protected itself. What it was like to be a woman when it was still a child. To break into a thousand tiny pieces. To feel like dying, if only to end the pain.
My womb, it remembers, the gentle touch of someone worthy. The meaning of worship, and love. The sense of empowerment, and elation, like a woman should feel. It remembers, a tiny life, growing and strong. Every tiny movement, especially when that life reminded me everything was alright. The miracle. It remembers, birth, joy, and relief. The astonishment of what it created. Perfection.
My womb, it remembers, so much good after so much horror.
© Sarah Doughty
For the #MayBookPrompts – Life, The Universe, And Everything
Photo credit Pixabay, the edit is mine.
What a surprising take on the prompt, and what a beautiful, powerful piece.
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Thank you! I’m honored. 😊
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You have expressed so poetically the extremes suffered and enjoyed by a woman: the pain, the vulnerability, the joy. A delicate subject explored delicately but truthfully. Best to you.
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Thank you so much. I’m honored by that. I appreciate that you took the time to read and comment.
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I’m so sorry for what happened to you. Such opposing extremes… Yet it’s the miracles and the peace after the war that remind us that God isn’t dead. Your posts are amazing! Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks so much for reading and commenting. It’s greatly appreciated. 😊
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What you did here Sarah, was absolutely amazing.
“What it was like when my skin crawled like a million tiny spiders. It remembers, how it protected itself. What it was like to be a woman when it was still a child.”
Really and truly, it was.
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Oh, thank you so much. 💖
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You are very welcome. 🙂
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Fantastic! Loved it!
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Thanks so much! 😊
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My Pleasure 🙂
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So powerful, and to read that it’s not fiction…
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Yes, I know. Thank you.
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Peace.
Most normal experiences assume extraordinary joy after agony,
Touching words.
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Thank you!
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To Deep…..
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Yes.
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Are you deep? Doesn´t strike me really
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It wasn’t fiction.
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I know, you were talking about me
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No I wasn’t.
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Tell the truth will ya!!!! man o man……you love me and you can´t even say it, deceptive
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😆😆😆😆
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hold on, did I just wirte “man or man”…. that sounds like not cool, cause I´m actually the suuuuuuperman! 😉
Love ya,
P.S. Why do I flirt even with my computer?……weird
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😂😂😂 computer lovin
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lovin….. are going to marry me or what? i could take you to Hawaii
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Never been there. 😆
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At least not my childhood.
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No, now, I bought a cow and I snorted a trout….go figure that one out but you had have seen it
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I’m confused.
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I was just doing the “scooby do, then “what´s wrong with those commas on top)?…. anyways i can do the scooby do or the Kentucky shuffle, wich means….. forgot, but if i remember correctly it was something in your dreams or it was me being silly or it was…… more confused?
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More confused. Lol
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confused i know since you lit out my fuse,
and then got a refuse…..
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Refuse?
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Very touching! All the best❤️
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Thanks so much! 😊 😊
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Oh my. Oh my. This is… breathtakingly painful and moving. And… this is non-fiction? *hugs* you are a survivor, Sarah! An inspiring survivor. ❤
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Yes, these things actually happened. It’s hard to deal with, but I try.
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I do not know you, or your personal struggle. But I was deeply moved by your writing. Thank you for sharing a piece of you.
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I’m still far from healed, but things like this do help.
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I hurt just reading this. You’re overcoming so much with your words alone. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I’m still far from healed, but things like this do help.
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What brings me happiness is knowing that you were able to still enjoy the miracle of love and life after so much destruction. You deserved and very much needed for those awful memories to be replaced with good ones. Beautiful and raw, Sarah.
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Thanks, J. I still have a long way to go to overcome it, but I keep trying.
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Literally no words. Both devastating and inspiring at the same time. Both tragic and beautiful. Great juxtaposition. Really … no words.
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Aw, thank you! I’m happy you like it. ❤
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Oh Sarah, so much depth! Such powerful words.. The perfect tribute to your womb. I am an author in this blog,
and i have followed you kindly follow back on vickyloniasblog.wordpress.com. Thank you!
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Thanks so much. I’ll try to find you. Your name is routing me to a different place.
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Powerful and moving. You’re an inspiration.
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Oh wow, thank you! 😊
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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Powerful!
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Thanks so much! 😊
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You give abstraction a firmly physical perspective. Will follow. Glad you liked my post https://davekingsbury.wordpress.com/2016/05/31/the-roar-of-the-greasepaint-the-smell-of-the-crowd/
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Thanks so much! I’m happy you like it!
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I love it. You have an amazing way of putting words together to create a powerful and beautiful prose.
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Thank you! I’m honored. 😊
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What a fine tribute to your womb. It felt real – as if it was the most important story of your life. From as low as you could be – to as great as you have become
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Thank you. It’s a lot to overcome, but I try every day.
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Stunning. Much love x
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Aw thank you! 😊
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Beautiful 🙂
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Thank you so much! 😊
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Powerful. So much hope after the dark times. Amazing write.
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Thank you so much! 😊
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I had so much to say, but didn’t. I hope it is entirely fiction.
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Unfortunately, it’s not fiction. But I’m doing the best I can with those memories.
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Understood. We have to learn from those painful memories. Sending you my sweetest hugs. Be well.
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Thanks for the much needed hugs.
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