it begins with the emotion

of something that must be named

that rises with your breath

but does not fall again—notice this

 

it might be the story that longs to be remembered

the memory that must be spoken of again

perhaps for the very first time

 

or just the peace or unease

of a question that lingers

between moments today

 

whatever it is

do not tame your pen

allow your thoughts to run fearless

let your hand whisper over soft page

 

just begin

and allow your pen

to run wild and free

 

Heather Pound 2024

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