MAGPIE TALES TUESDAY

I stand on one side,

fear on the other.

Fear is large-- looming.

We both have weapons.

I ask for advice--

permission to approach.

Fear complies;

backs away.

Fear has no power

if I do not listen.

I am transformed.

I pause

and cease to cause harm.

I release fear

AND...

I am still.

Totally exhausted.

Totally awake.

I take flight.