Smoke and Lavender

Do you know how to hold, and to be held?
Do you know what it means to hold, and to be held?

Some people unravel.
Some try to run.
Some hurt others.
Some will falter.

But there is always someone-
who chooses to stay.
To reach, to wait,
until safety feels real.

Until you feel safe.

This is not about power.
Not about who is strong or soft.
This is about the choice to stay.
To reach.
To hold.
And to be held.