Sometimes inspiration strikes at 5am while breastfeeding and lying awake watching the moon set… 

Under the moonlight 

She whispered her troubles,

All the burdens she no longer wished to carry.

She sent them through the spiral,

And quietly prayed,

For the ocean to wash them away.

Mother ocean felt her sorrow,

And cleansed the darkness through.

As she breathed new life through her bones,

And let the healing light wash over her,

Feeling the energy of the spiral,

Feeling the power of the earth, the moon and the ocean, 

That soothed her soul.

And a peacefulness arrived,

Wrapping her like a warm hug,

To carry her through the new day. 

Poem & art by @artistmelissacarey

Photo by @catsurfer_photography 

About Melissa

Melissa Carey is a full-time practising artist, who creates large intricate sculptures and art installations across Australia and internationally for the past decade. She has a passion for sharing her skills and knowledge, and encouraging creativity in everyone. Melissa has found many ways to help improve mental health through combining mindfulness with her art practise. She loves gathering people together to connect through art. 

You can see her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/artistmelissacarey/ or visit her website for her art, workshops and other offerings here: http://www.melissacarey.com.au/