it is okay to walk softly

you don’t have to run

you don’t have to break the earth beneath you

with every footstep of aggressive possession for another moment in time

it is not yours to keep forever

it is yours

to move through

with ease

grace

a softness in your steps

be gentle now

the earth is holding you

no need to break her down

to remind her to be strong for you

she does that on her own

and you, my dear

can settle into living

walking

softly on your toes

and even so

planted sturdy

your heals and hands

molding into the dirt of mama earth

happy holidays!

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