you've been doing this for lifetimes

At times, it descends -

the stomach-sinking doubt

the sharp point of despair:

“it’s so hard 

being human” -

a thought form 

that suddenly 

engulfs, 

like a thick blanket 

of stale-tasting fog. 

But then,

once there’s space,

calm and clear wisdom -

with the most familiar voice -

bubbles up 

from within,

“oh, but my darling, 

you’ve been doing this 

   for 

        lifetimes.”

And, at once, 

my jaw unlocks, 

my shoulders melt back, 

a cool breath deepens, 

eyes brighten

and shift skywards. 

This simple reminder, 

it’s simple effect:

resilience remembered, 

resolution restored.