Poem In Praise Of Menstruation Poem by Lucille Clifton
Poem In Praise Of Menstruation
if there is a river
more beautiful than this
bright as the blood
red edge of the moon if
there is a river
more faithful than this
returning each month
to the same delta if there
is a river
braver than this
coming and coming in a surge
of passion, of pain if there is
a river
more ancient than this
daughter of eve
mother of cain and of abel if there is in
the universe such a river if
there is some where water
more powerful than this wild
water
pray that it flows also
through animals
beautiful and faithful and ancient
and female and brave
Wow. Never thought I could like a poem about menstruation. Instead of viewing as a curse the poet finds the beauty in the knowing that without this monthly tpritual, life as we know it can not exist. Wonderful write!
Love the lyricism in this poem - it's a great one to recite. Erhard, you don't get it: women are strong because of/ inspite of our bodies. Menstruation doesn't hold anyone back - except a few men with hangups.
Stark imagery, indeed, in this poem of yours. If not for menstruation, women might well accrue such tremendous powers that could overpower the biggest macho of a male.
A very praiseworthy poem in honor of this subject of feminine happenings. Nice and enjoyed.
Well expressed thoughts and feelings............................................................................................
Wow, bravo.. thanks for trying this amazing theme. 10+++
...............an astonishing tribute to the monthly cycle ★
It's hard to look at menstruation as a happy thing, but your poem does make it sound very lyrical. Thanks for sharing.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/6/2024 2:16:09 PM # 1.0.0
I love your poetry ms. Clifton, however my wife used to have a problem with fibroids, which made her monthly cycle into a sunami, she might not agree with the premise.