When I have given up
The tears have come.
Welcome!
When I have given up,
The breath has fled her cage.
Live!
When I have given up,
The shadow has been brought into light.
Hello!
When I have given up,
The silent, still trembling has finally begun to stretch her legs.
Aaah!
When I have given up,
The rage has settled into grief and I have grown softer.
Mmm.
When I have given up
The space we create has taken a breath of relief.
Breathe!
When I have given up,
I have discovered
I am safe.