Taking in the cold, night air.
I see you there,
contemplating fate.
Holding a crown of stars
in your hands,
wondering if it’s not too late
to throw them back at the sky.
There’s a heavy weight
in your eyes,
and I wonder how much time
you’ve spent right here.
I hear the pain
in your voice,
as you tell me
of the choice
that you will have to make,
afraid that it’s a big mistake.
As I take in the
stars with you,
I se that not even
the dark consumes
the light inside.
You just need
to take care of yourself
this time.
It’s okay to cry.
It’s okay to heal.
We’re all strong enough
to play out what life deals.
But we all need some time
and we all need some love.
If all we do is give,
we’ll never have enough.
So, breathe the cold, night air,
let the dark repair
the damage you can’t bear
to show because you care.
Lift up your crown of stars
and place it back on your brow.
You can go back to work
once you have learned how
to take some time out there,
practice some self-care
and you’ll smile again
when the day comes.
I can promise you this,
my friend.
Take care of yourself.
.
HG – 2022
