you fight and resist,
ignoring the deepest parts
that want to hold on, remain 
in control, predict the outcome 

but I tell you this—
although it may not feel like it 'til then 
there is no better space to find yourself in
than beyond what you can do  

arriving at the moment where you 
can finally say “if You don’t come through
—then I’ve got nothing”

this is the place of miracles
unlocking your heart to 
the Father who smiles and says
“ah, this is where i wanted you 

all along. now i will part the waters
push back the sea, rid you of the 
enemies that pursue threatening.

because i am here 
and i am good
i’ve got this situation 
in impossibly capable hands
and you will have my peace”

heather pound 2025

Photo by Hannah Bates