This is for You
Take it slow, Potato Bug Take it easy You can roll up into a ball if you want I’ll hold you through winter’s cold in my palm and I’ll rock you gently until you sleep Settle down, Lady Bird Hold still Rest your eye lashes against your cheek and don’t think you’re weak for taking a rest to catch your breath You’re doing the best you can Just breathe Baby steps after you crawl One toe at a time so you don’t fall Remember: There’s no shame in crying at night time when you think you’re alone But know that you’re not alone That there’s a shoulder to lean on at the top of my arm and fingers waiting at the bottom to catch you So let me catch you and let you rest Sleep well, Rose Petal Dream of sunshine Not in the afternoon, but early in the morning while the world is still spinning just as fast as before but somehow it’s quieter and the light smells like oranges and tastes like the wind does in December Dream of atlantis and hopscotch on the moon until you can breathe easy, until it’s all over Over and over Or don’t dream at all Just be still, Little Peach Let it out But don’t let go Take it slow --parvosunda