all those niggling worries and deeply felt fears

that you have carried for far, far too long

have mostly come to nothing

 

i remind you gently of this

there are things in your grasp and

things that are not and most of your worries

fall into the latter

 

perhaps this is because they are beyond

your control

things you cannot foresee

 

you are strong but it is okay

to lay these things down

unlike atlas the world entire

is just too much to bear

 

so let it go

be free

take back only what is yours

and then instead of worrying

foster them gently

 

hold them up to the Light and wisdom for them seek

they are there to help you grow in ways needed

like the basil in my garden flourishing tall

 

but all the rest—they will just tear you down

squash you into something small

shatter your wellbeing

 

i wish i had known this eons ago

but you are a single cup

just a small thing really

and all you need to do

is to keep your cup filled

running over even

 

this cup that is you

is all you need to be

and worry has no place

within your porcelain frame

 

Heather Pound 2024

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