This Too Shall Pass

Speak freely.

Do not fear the wolves;

they are merely whelps,

and their throat-tearing power

comes from you alone.

I beg you--

do not let the parasite

within you

grow.

Do not let

your mind burn itself

inside of you.

It is not worth it--

even if your troubles

turn to smoke,

so will your heart.

And the world still needs you.

Courage, dear heart.