Surface Tension

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by kjjarred

by kjjarred

                                    
                                              Surface Tension
Keeping calm appears easy,
 Focusing on a sound,
 Or feeling your breath...
 Come and go.
 What lies behind the surface,
 Are you screaming...
 "Why!"
 "I'm sorry."
 "I'm worried."
 Or anything else?
Are you listening,
 To your own heartbeat quicken,
 As someone struggles...
 In front of you.
 Can you be more than...
 A silent presence?
 Do you need to be more,
 Than that? At the moment.
 Are you really immune,
 To the acts of chaos?
Just remember,
 As you are the support,
 For others...
 You have supports, as well.
 So, stay calm in the moment,
 Breathe in and out,
 Be a presence for them.
 Later, let others help you...
 Allow yourself to reflect and let
 The surface tension show through.


(September 9, 2016)