Dear friend,

You can come up for air any time,

This divine human journey has many off ramps,

I’ll be there with ice and heat and salve

And you can rest awhile.

You are your own Shaman

And without shaming

You take hold of yourself

As and when you are able.

The definition of humanity:

To breathe life into insanity and despair,

If I tell you I have lacked hope and kindness

When you see me now in my happy bathing suit

If I tell you I have been cruel beyond measure With myself and those unlucky enough

To cross my path

Will you believe me?

I hope so

Because you are me

And I am you

And I have snacks in my backpack.