Spin

It’s a trick, child -
it’s just a trick.

Feel small?
Feel as though you are
nothing in this vast world
of busy
hurry
more more more?

don’t believe it
for a moment

They drop
a cloak of shadow
about you
fold by fold
until everything
seems dark

but you can spin it off
by feeling the earth
under your bare feet
and knowing that
you are on your
own journey that
has nothing to do
with anyone else
least of all those lurking
in the dark

You, child, spin
an intricate two-step
with your soul
and the world
and she loves you

so lift your head
high and dance
throw their tricks
to the wind

you are a wonder
you are everything

xx

Brydie