Lay Down Gently

Lay down gently All your expectations Sit quietly beside them And for a moment be utterly still Look at the road you have traveled In all it's winding glory Stand amazed At all you have survived Count your losses carefully And even more so your blessings Say goodbye to the person you used to be And introduce yourself to the person you have become Settle into the new shape of yourself Explore with caution the new shape of your life Cry when you feel the need Making sure to laugh in equal measure Let go of that which is gone Embracing instead what is utterly present Lie to yourself if you must Tell yourself whatever you have to Until the lies fall away And you can truly come hom