Blessed Womb ~ Inspirational Poems to Warm the Heart & Womb
Author: Helene Rose
Published by: Helene Rose, Toward the Light 2010
Details: 9 Chapters, 172 pages.
What others are saying:
“Helene Rose gives us a glimpse of her soul in her collected works, "Blessed Womb: Inspirational Poems to Warm the Heart & Womb." Her poems offer a clear reflection of the peace and beauty that Helene sees all around her through the love of family, creation, Mother Earth, children and life's songs. A classic treasure to be shared, especially with pregnant women and their partners. - BARBARA HARPER, author of Gentle Birth Choices, founder of Waterbirth International.
“Helene Rose captures the exhilaration and joy of Womanhood, Childbearing, and Loving Relationship in her simple words and rhythms. The presence of Divine Mother shines in these poems of her heart. Thank you for the beautiful tribute to midwives.” - PREMA ROSE, Retired midwife, Healer, Author, and Filmmaker
Mother and Grandmother
“Helene Rose takes us into the world of birth, motherhood and raising children. She presents life, through her poetry, with a generous heart, touching my own in the process. She inspires women to love themselves and these intimate aspect of their lives. She’s accomplished it!” - JYOTI WIND, author of By Grace’s Edge, Dreaming It Was Real, and Food and What Feeds Us.
"Blessed Womb is indeed a blessing. The gentle honesty of Helene's writing leads us within to our own relationships with ourselves, our bodies and our beloveds. Her poems are a pathway to celebrating the inborn power of women." - TERRA RAFAEL, midwife, mother, author of Giving Birth to Ourselves-meditations for midwives, Ayurveda for the Childbearing Years, A Weeks Worth of Women, and Food and What Feeds Us.
Books ~
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Publications
Mother Divine ~ Poems From Divine Mothers Around the Globe
Edited by: Helene Rose
Authors: Divine Mothers Around the Globe.
Published by: Helene, Rose Toward the Light 2012
Details: Unpublished, work in progress.
The book is a compilation of poems whose purpose is to relate that we are all divine mothers. The path of conscious motherhood is filled with learning experiences, growth, surrender, compassion, and love as we change and become each moment of each day. Let us recognize and honor the divine in ourselves and each other through this book as we share our thoughts, feelings, and personal experience.
How to Apply:
Copy and paste the numbers 1 through 11 below (including words in Caps) into an email message. Next to the words in Caps, write your response. Copy your poem text into the email message as well.
Email to : helene@towardthelight.biz with subject line: MOTHER DIVINE SUBMISSION.
If selected, your poems will be published in Mother Divine. Per poem: 12 point font. 65 lines max. 8-9 words per line max. Single space. 12p point font space between paragraphs.
Last day to submit work: November 15, 2011.
Estimated date of publication December 15, 2011.
1. FIRST NAME LAST NAME
2. STREET ADDRESS
3. CITY, STATE, ZIP
4. TELEPHONE
5. EMAIL
6. NAME AS IT SHOULD APPEAR IN BOOK
7. MOTHER OF <insert childrens first names>
8. TYPE YOUR NAME TO VALIDATE THAT YOU ARE THE AUTHOR OF SUBMITTED POEMS.
9. TYPE YOUR NAME TO AGREE TO ALLOW HELENE ROSE and TOWARD THE LIGHT TO PUBLISH YOUR POEMS WITH CREDIT TO YOU.
10. POEM TITLES
11. TWO SENTENCE BIO
Thank you for your participation and sharing your voice!
Peace
Love
Light
Articles ~
Articles For Birth by Helene Rose at Elephant Journal
Pregnant Mamas Breathe.
Creating Your Birth Circle.
Placenta - The Tree of Life.
Choose Love in Birth.
The Birth Doula.
Papas and Partners are Pregnant Too!
5 Simple Ways to Support a New Mama!
Homebirth Unveiled.
8 “Must Haves” for a Mindful Birthing Day.
Childbirth Education for the Mindful Parent.
Articles For Life by Helene Rose at Elephant Journal
Our Breath - The Greatest Gift of All.
I am a Mother, not a Maid.
The Hot Water Bottle.
The Storm of My Heart.
Spiritual Principles Lead to Long Lasting Joy.
Smile - A poem of Love and Kindness.
Feel. Acknowledge. Express. Set Yourself Free.
The Red Tent Movement.