stepping down

suffering

So many unshed tears,

For so long tightly clamped down and held,

Are flooding your mind and your heart and your soul

Oozing out from the cracks of your smiles and with every breath.

Trickling

Streaming,

Roaring.

Hurting everyone in their path,

Bruising, battering, breaking...

Let them come,

Speak your anger, your resentment, and your shame

Cradle the pain and breathe into it.

Make room for your sadness and fear.

strength

I trust that you have all the strength and the courage that you will need.
I am grateful that you have given me the privilege and the honour of walking with you.
I am inspired by your insight, your hope and your honesty.