I looked inwards and said

it’s okay

be here for you now

they will survive

Forget their needs for a minute

and ask yourself

what is it you need

they can wait

Show up today for your heart

let your soul stir in your direction

place gentle hands on your skin

their time will come

Hold your chin high

wipe away your tears

speak kindness to yourself

they can empower themselves

Walk forward on your path

make plans you want

give energy to your dreams

they will find their way

Take stock of your shelves

build the rooms in your home

create the future you desire

they will cheer

Be gentle

be kind

be love

they will smile

Be a wildflower

in the blowing wind

soft, secure, sunkissed

they will learn

Stand firm in your present truth

do not fear or conform

be true to you

they will understand