…taught me to hold onto my truth

Taught me truth is medicine

Taught me that when I break the shattered parts expand

Taught me to allow, and melt, and love

Into the cracks

Taught me not to hide

Taught me I am allowed privacy

Taught me, I’m not so special

Taught me to listen to the hearts of others

The pain of others

Taught me that if I only had one more day….

Taught me not to live through planning and goal attainment

Taught me it’s worth it to stop, 

And walk back to see the pretty light on ice

Taught me WHY I live