stay still

i’ve been running,
because i didn’t trust what was coming.
striving, spent, sweating,
because what’s harder is letting.

yet the pursuit is gaining ground.
let it overtake,
let it win,
wrap around.

don’t outrun the good,
let peace catch you.
rest in the shadow,
try to enjoy the view.

don’t move, stay still,
this time its okay.
love is moving towards,
this is the way.

slow down, look up,
let the journey unfold.
quiet. calm. still.
receive the persistent hold.

arms of fullness,
meets a stillness.
pain of helplessness,
melts in tenderness.

now there’s strength
to slow down.
i dare stay still,
take in beauty around.

a worn, hidden cry rises,
to declare a new song.
finding wind and wings again,
good was coming all along.