in the spirit of transparency

i want to let you know

that while i may appear,

sometimes at least,

put together without,

i am always learning

to be put together

within.

 

no matter what your

impression of me may be,

i still have things to learn,

i still have spots blind.

 

i still work towards

kindness and ever-always

general put-togetherness.

 

i may look sorted outside

but some days i am

rumble-tumbling on the in

fighting insecurities,

battling emotions,

sorting out my

frequently tangled

thoughts.

 

i keep thinking that someday

maybe i will arrive, but

perhaps it is better this way.

it keeps me humble,

 

invites me to have short

accounts with myself and

others , remember my Source

and consistently teaches

multitudes of helpful things.

 

so, if this is any way like

you are, too, i see you.

 

let us nod and offer quiet, kind

looks of understanding as we meet

upon the street–but i am open

to high-fives, too.

 

Heather Pound 2023

Photo by Jennifer Griffin on Unsplash