Courage Gathered, I Name

Courage Gathered, I Name – a poem which came to me as I thought about how in the past I have given up myself in the face of abuse.

I name you.

I call you out.

Once a feral focal point of my life.

The best of me:

Dominated.

Hidden.

Denied.

In doubt.

I ignored the truth of my pain.

For too long, this unnamed has squatted in my heart

and the cells of my violated places.

Forced upon me by those hims

limited by foggy minds cluttered by patriarchal privilege.

Banished to the safe road, I turned me off

and the honest beat of my heart nearly drowned.

Until tiny trickles of confidence built,

Until the rust of my unbroken heart flaked

revealing the dynamic truth of who I be.

Unpinned, free from oppressive thumbs,

I do not need control or guarantee,

only a willingness to speak.

I gather courage.

I name you.

I call you out.

f  e  a  r

And, now

I release you.

Restored within this newly acknowledged truth,

I name me as courageous and daring.

I name me as willing to claim truth and to claim me.

All of me:

My smarts, my strength,

the healing places no longer engulfed,

standing, powerfully, free.

In my naming,

I am whole, I am beautiful.

Me reverberates,

filling the vase of women everywhere.

A lot of my writing just comes in the moment. I feel an urge rise to put pen to paper. No outline. Not much forethought. Out the words come, all on their own. For me its always an act of mindfulness. A mindful moment.

Courage Gathered, I Name is an example when those mindful moments come in the form of poetry. Here are are some others I have penned – Poetry

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Cheryl Marlene

Cheryl Marlene is a pioneering guide in spiritual consciousness and the Akashic Records, blazing a new path for seekers ready to move beyond superficial answers. Her work is for those who desire unvarnished truth, deep transformation, and a profound connection to personal power. A mystic, futurist, and trailblazer, Cheryl expands the Akashic Records beyond outdated myths into a living, dynamic spiritual practice, uniting divine and human consciousness in profound healing. Through one-on-one Akashic Record sessions, research, and future-driven business consulting, she helps clients and visionaries uncover their soul’s wisdom and embrace their fullest potential. As the creator of the Akashic Records Intensive, the most comprehensive Akashic Records training, and author of Akashic Records Masterclass, Cheryl challenges the limits of what’s possible in spiritual innovation. Her students and clients know her as relatable, insightful, and unafraid of the raw and real aspects of deep work. When she’s not writing, Cheryl is on the hiking trail, listening to nature’s wisdom and exploring the heartbeat of the mountain. Through her journey, she has distilled her intention for life to these six words: Laugh. Learn. Love. Be. Become. Always.

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