She needed sleep for her body to heal
She needed to let go and be still
As the tears flowed like driving rain
She begged Spirit for release
From unbearable pain
Then she decided
To let go of
The struggle
That blocked
Peace
And
As if
By magic
She found stillness
Drifting into sleep
Feeling no pain at all
Each time she woke, she’d let go
Again, she’d be able to sleep
Gratitude filled her as she wakened
Her will to live was stronger than the pain
©2019 Annette Rochelle Aben
Annette Rochelle Aben 