do you feel

that stretch,

the pull of flesh 

that steals breath?

instinct says, 

‘pull back, restrain,

always protect

come what may.’

but when it comes 

to sorrow,

resisting only 

adds to pain.

~~~~

instead, lean in. 

embrace.

allow the tears 

to flow, as many

and as often 

as required. and

remember that 

added space

within a heart

is never waste. 

~~~~

–a heart that has expanded through sorrow, is a heart that can hold more love.

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©Heather Pound 2022

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