White Knuckles

A bird sits in the palm of an unclenched fist

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I wish it had never happened.

But if it hadn’t happened,

I wouldn’t have my best reasons for living.

95% of it was perfect.

Of the imperfect, 4% was me being human

And 1% is the stuff of which I need to let go.

I will sit.

I will breathe.

I will allow myself to practice.

Please be patient, God.

My hands think they love being cramped into fists.