you are allowed to 

walk away from

that argument,

that conversation

that disturbs,

that relationship

that damages,

the situation that

steals your sleep.

~~~~

you can change 

your definition 

of victory or success

from gaining

the upper hand,

to protecting

and maintaining 

your very own peace.

~~~~

you do not need

to ruminate,

just let it go.

let it slide right off

like a non-stick 

surface and take

back what is one

of the very few things

that truly is your

own–your thoughts.

~~~~

you decide what 

is important, what

takes up residence

between your ears.

no one else can

do that to you—

you get to choose.

~~~~

and you may be 

surprised at what 

arguments, 

conversations,

relationships or

situations you can

handle once you 

have chosen to

foster peace.

~~~~~

©Heather Pound 2022