…
,
bent
toward center,
inhaled deep like
sunshine skin;
when shelled
and shadowed,
fragile with
waiting;
when debating
the difference
between sigh
and song;
when falling.
when calling
to arms, to stars;
when holding
worlds in tired hands;
stand firm
speak soft
and know.
..
NovPAD, day 23.
“Speak soft and know.” Terrific line, and wise advice.