i am water.

unsettled

shaken

ripples

on surface,

difficult to

navigate

for myself

and others.

tossed by

the wind,

currents

and tides

unpredictable,

unsubstantial,

agitated.

~~~~

but like the sea

i can still

by restless activity

paused,

purposelessness

bridled,

intentionally

seeking rest,

ceasing of

nervous motion,

calm enough

for waves to 

soften, 

dispel.

time spent

seeking peace

and finding that

grace is still there,

always there,

even for me.

~~~~

©Heather Pound 2022

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