November 7, 2024

How We Are Surviving This--Again

One breath at a time—
            one small joy
gathered with the others, a bulwark
against the dark,
a reminder that
            starlight
comes in many forms,
but it will always lead us home,
lead us to each other,
            hand in hand—
that is the marrow
of everything.

For now, it is enough
            to breath,
            to love,
            to make dinner
and watch the sunset,
            to lean into joy
            with everything
                        swirling in your ticking heart.

If you are weary,
            let your body become root,
            know that there is always sun,
                        that someone
out there needs you,
            loves you,
                        would cross the distance
to get to you
                        without blinking—
let yourself need
without hesitation,
            now is not the time
for holding back—
            hold fast to the hand
            that reaches for yours.

There is darkness, yes,
            but it is not new,
this dragon
            we know how to fight,
            and we know how to win,
sword and shield,
            flame and fang,
both battle and protection,
            comfort
calling from all corners,
            a knowing look
from heart to heart—

darling, we are in this together,
            and no matter the monster,
            the dawn comes back,
the night retreats,
the ghost
            returns to the grave—

until then, love,
            fiercely, furiously,
let the depths of your heart
            unfurl like an ocean,
            bright as a lit candle,
sweet as honey
            and hope-sung,

do not let the thieves
            steal joy—
laugh
            and dance
                        and kiss—

let love sing itself electric,
            a lighthouse
brilliant with its own magick,
a spell cast
            softly,
between our bodies
            and the dark. 
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Darlings, let's take care of each other. Remember, you are not alone. XOXO