1/2/2023
Breathe in, hold
one, two, three, four
give yourself a moment
with every feeling: explore
Ready... exhale
four, three, two, one
stave all your judgement
we've only just begun
repeat & repeat
for as long as long as it takes
until you make peace with
those you once called mistakes
Each and every feeling
will come and it will go
and when they come: accept them
they teach us more than we know
And on days fraught with fear
with anger and with doubt
experience those feelings
Don't hold them in but out
You've learned so much about yourself
give credit where it's due
your hard work is paying off
I see a better you
Now one more time: breathe in with me
feel tension wane and ease
I know it wasn't easy
But as your shoulders release
As your stomach softens
your jaw becomes unclenched
be proud you've come as far as you have
your spirit is full and quenched
Say these words along with me
'I love who I am
I love who I'm becoming
I'm safe right where I stand'
I'm proud you can acknowledge
your feelings no matter how tough
never forget these simple words
you... are... enough.