words may tangle before stepping forward
they sit while seeking their match
words lie around forever
potential swirling
abandoned they may seem
before choices can be made
words are often borrowed
before they can be owned
waiting for their time
confident in their pace
words may wrap around each other
and pull themselves through
bravery comes from letting them go
not housing them inside
emotion is carried in the wake
let it flow through you

Williamstown, Ma
2019