soft

the hurt

will pass

i no longer

hold it close

i let it go

with softness

and patience

and love

The written word

Since the words we use reflect our worldview, controlling language helps control the picture that we see of the world. – Paul Kingsnorth

What we need is tear leaders, not cheer leaders. We need tear leaders to teach us how to mourn. – Allison Adelle Hedge Coke