shouting out that old familiar hello

disguising yourself so you can be visible

imagining what your higher self looks like

remembering that summer

leaping before you look

still listening to how the rocks speak

losing something significant to find something even more significant.

delivering the most essential message

being at the center of your story and not in anyone else’s

Be deeply rooted. Be a tendril of light.

feeling on top of the world.

leaning closer to hear

letting in the great stillness of sorrow

choosing weapons of determination and perseverance

leaving it all behind; time to move on.

seeing that the tide has turned and oh how different it all becomes