~The Gift~

shhh …

take the pain—

take the pain

and cuddle with it!

receive it with open arms.

don’t turn your back

and growl, don't try to

outrun the sluggish turtle.

when you see it gazing at you,

offer your ears—put your

hand on its shoulder,

and walk along with it.

be grateful,

for all it has to offer:

the light it sheds,

the roots it weaves,

and the heart it blooms!

shhh...

take the pain, and

listen to it—

accept the gift.