POEM A

For the heart
knows not when to fall  
or when to stand tall.  
that God gave us feet  
for those moments in between 
when we’re caught  
between falling or fleeing.
if your heart can’t bear it anymore
run. Just run.  
run until the sun itself  
begins to crave your shadow.
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