Making

I made a knot in my chest with my angst and fear

I smoothed it out with my breath and determination

I created love from my energy and my desire to see an end to suffering

I literally held it in my arms

And my thoughts turned to death

And I said sure, fine, but I will not sit around in fear of you, and I will imagine a different future

I will make what I can, and I will take what present comes

So there