Be You

 On the edge of a meadow

Do you step inside

Or do you sink down at the edge

Just.Too.Tired

Buttercups shining

Daisys delicate

The distant hum of bees

And all the little moments

Insects making their way on their journeys

Birds singing their joyful songs they always sing

And does your heart join?

You've put on a pretty dress

your cheeks are beautifully blushed 

But its your heart that needs to enter in

Needs to feel that easement

The way along

The day to day

Creating and giving

Caring and so much that it bleeds you dry

And trying to stay longer for us all

There is all of this you have given

Starting with your essense

The love of fashion, vintage, elegance, beauty

And wanting to share

You've shared

You've brought light and beauty and comfort

And you've brought joy and kindness

And empowerment

And sometimes a meadow and some peace

And some recognition of your resilience

All your capability

Is a necessity

So twirl and laugh

Be seven, and twelve, and fifteen, and twenty five, and thirty seven

Be all you've been and all you are

Brilliant and burning and bright and inner steel

Be broken and beautiful

The survivor and giver

You