Poetry
Ashley is a poet who performs her work at local poetry readings. She is in the process of writing and publishing her own book, which will be a collection of poems. This page will share information on this process as well as access to some of her work and performances.
"Movement Magic" by Ashley Baxter
Notice how you feel
Tense,
Frayed,
Frazzled,
Buzzing
Take in a deep breath
Belly expands
As breath
Travels
Downward
You forgot
This is all you needed all along
And you release that thought
As you exhale
You’re here now
And that’s all
That matters
You become the cat, the cow,
The humble warrior
You let your roots go deep and grow
Into the ground
As the tree
You allow your heart's energy
To ascend into the cosmos
As you become
The crescent moon
You surrender
As a child,
The little one, still living inside of you,
The truest, most authentic version of yourself
Heart bowed to the earth—
All while your respiration cyclically
Brings in the good
And releases
What no longer serves you
Balance
The yin and the yang
You inhale
Notice how you feel
You have returned to yourself
You exhale
It feels good to be home
When you move, there’s magic