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Holding Tightly

I couldn’t laugh and let it go 

I held it tightly
And shook it at the sky
Until tears covered my face
My voice was strained 
My soul deeply tired

Questioning why
Puzzling out motives 
Repeating the same situation and sentence
Again and again 

Then I spoke with you 
Your hand covered half my face as you held it 
Speaking while I wept into your palm 
I’ve figured it out
You can rest
Let your mind be still 

Sleep 
It’s alright if you have to cry yourself there 
Just know I’m watching 

And while you’re sleeping 
And while your waking 

I’ll take care of today 

Yesterday’s sorted 
And tomorrow is new 

Live in peace
I’ll contend and comfort


Copyright © Shea-Lyn Cunningham | Year Posted 2024

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