LEANING IN

I raged to avoid

the overwhelm of grief.

It came in my dreams

as a mounting ocean wave

readying itself 

to crash over me.

No rhyme or reason,

or maybe many.

This despair aches 

to be seen, felt

and loved.

So strongly it wants

to be held, as is. It 

chased me through life.

I raged and ran from the power it 

seemingly had over me.

Life stopped me.

I breathed.

I slowed w a y down.

Leaning in, I discovered a key into me.

Leaning in, the power enlivened me.

Leaning in, I'm held in a superb intimacy 

with the universe.

Let’s take a swim, the water is warm.