Written for the Creative Calm Community
I open the window
fill my lungs with the frozen morning air
the frame lit by one dancing candle
I wrap my shoulders with a blanket
place both hands over my heart
and close my eyes to the darkness of dawn
breath comes___ easy and kind
I whisper to the part of me I’ve been avoiding
I whisper to the fragments as sore as open wounds
I whisper into the shadow
each breath leading
softly bringing light
soothing, remembering, gathering
I hold my heart in resolution
and right before I open my eyes
I whisper again
it’s ok, I’m here now
___ I’m alright