Something’s Gotta Give

Darkness can settle
like a heavy cloak
when it feels like
there’s no way out
around
or through.
When we miss
someone
so fiercely
every cell of our being
aches.
We can forget
ourselves
sometimes
and lose sight
of the way back.
We may fear
we’ll never be
the same again.

But I promise you
in those moments
something’s gotta give.

When the end date
eludes us
temporary
can feel like
forever.
Our thoughts
can mislead us
to believe that
we can’t handle
what comes our way.
That we’re not
good enough
strong enough
wise enough
or worthy.

I promise you
in those moments
something’s gotta give.

What would you do differently
if you knew
at some point
something will give.