One Foot in Front of the Other

The world you thought you lived in

Has been shaken down.

It is a humbling experience, terrifying even.

 

Your want so desperately to return

To the fruitful times.

You long for the way things were.

 

At your core you remember your responsibility,

But your energy runs low.

How can you keep your composure

When it's all you can do to stand tall?

 

The fire in your eyes was snuffed out.

Rekindling a spark is harder than it seems.

The light seems too far to reach.

 

So turn not to burning passion,

But rather overflow your cup with love.

Emotions are better suited outside the bottle.

 

You have experienced loss.

Yes, there is no denying that.

But,

You have not lost everything.

 

The road ahead is hard, but

Difficult does not equal impossible.

You can sow the seeds from which

To grow your fruitful reward.

 

The world may even seem against you.

Fear not, for your defenses are not gone.

Call on them to be your steady hold.

 

In fact, call all your supports.

Use all your resources,

Lest you find yourself in a corner.

 

It is okay to be timid, to be shy.

Wits can go beyond boldness.

You know the way forward.

Stand up,

And take the first step.