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