What will it cost you to wrap your arms

around yourself

In times of need and when not

just to be there for yourself

and to know that you will never let yourself

down

the feeling makes you close your eyes and hummmm

ever so lovingly

Does it have to end?

Do you ever find yourself having a conversation

with God when you are in need

but you thank your lucky stars when things

go your way

Sometimes you throw your hands up

Sometimes you throw them together as if

it is you who has brought the world into being

Still the jubilant display of another hallelujah

is dispersed in the air

Does it have to end?

In order to get from one point to another

standing is necessary

whether alone or with care

each foot carefully placed in a timely manner

Always a sigh of relief

once the destination is reached

relief that you have that option

Relief that change is possible

Still

relief is quiet words that sometimes only you yourself

can hear

Does it have to end?

If we had to always hear,

so much to life would be missed

For it to be the only connection we have

to the One up above

What will you miss most when the words

stop