The first drop falls
and then another.
Not rushed.
Not loud.
A beginning made of hush.

The soil stirs.
Not from hunger—
but memory.

Stone remembers water.
Remembers what it is to be softened,
to be a vessel,
to be more than weight.

Rain shakes the silence loose.
The scent rises—
earth unbuttoning her collar,
murmuring in a tongue older than language.

This is not a storm.
This is a release.

Petrichor:
stoneblood.
The sacred seep.
The veins of the divine breaking open
to remind us
that even what seems most solid
has a story of flow.

Change is not coming.
Change is here.
In the loosened root,
the moss gone darker with remembering,
the breath you didn’t know you were holding
now let go.

Everything glistens.
Even the grief.
Even the grit.

This is the greenest part of becoming.
The moment the ground says:
you are allowed to begin again.

SOBER POETRY: This is a space where recovery and creativity meet. It features heartfelt verses that capture the emotions of sobriety. Written by various Sober Curator Contributors and readers about their recovery journeys, these poems provide inspiration, healing, and reflection for readers seeking solace and connection.

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thirsty for wonder by anne marie cribbin

THIRSTY FOR WONDER: Anne Marie Cribben is a passionate recovery coach and spiritual companion based in Washington, DC. As the founder of Thirsty For Wonder, she offers 1:1 coaching, spiritual companionship, and recovery support rooted in compassion and empowerment. Creator of The Wellspring: A Celtic Recovery Journey, Anne Marie blends the Celtic calendar with sobriety, connecting participants to ancient wisdom and nature’s rhythms. A fierce advocate for sobriety as liberation and self-love, Anne Marie challenges the targeted marketing of alcohol to women and promotes authentic, joyful living. Her approach goes beyond addiction recovery, fostering a life of vibrancy and fulfillment.

In her personal life, Anne Marie enjoys baking, cooking, poetry, being a Swiftie, weight lifting, reading, embroidery, and creating mocktails. She treasures time with friends and embraces creativity in all forms.

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