i want to remind you that life

is worth living

 

that while unknown and scary

it seems while locked up away

in your safe place

 

that there is more right out the

door than the things that caused

the retreat

 

and that living is a muscle that

must be stretched and built

through consistency and practice

 

and time, but if you look back later

after even a small bit of exercise

you will see that you have grown

 

that you are stronger than before

–and you are safe

 

so, please take a risk even if

you have already tried it

time and time again

 

please do it once more

–open that door

 

Heather Pound 2024

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