the tightrope

Enjoy this poetry from my upcoming book, Healing Thoughts, set to release on July 1, 2024.

Update: You can now find the Healing Thoughts book at Wood Island Books!

Today, I'm excited to share another sneak peek from my upcoming book, Healing Thoughts. Which will be available on July 1, 2024.

This collection is close to my heart. It captures moments of introspection, healing, and growth. Each poem is crafted to inspire and connect with your own journey.

Here’s one of those poems for your reading pleasure.

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The Tightrope

"Breath is the language of the nervous system. Learn to slow it down to help regulate."

In the haste of days, I tread a high wire,
feet kissing cold steel, teetering in the wind.
Each breath short,
a wavering step;
each release hurried,
a faltering shift.
My body trembled,
a tightrope walker in chaos,
telling tales of turmoil without rest.

In the haste, I overlooked—the power of a slow breath,
the steady pole that counters the wind's roar.
I learned to listen,
to recognize the gentle sway,
to slow my steps,
to find my pace.
With each purposeful breath, I steadied the line,
a dialogue of calm with gravity's pull.

This new mastery,
a tightrope across opposing buildings,
taught me to embrace the unruly winds,
a steady hand to guide the balance in the night.
In the language of breath, I found my equilibrium,
a quiet space to exist,
to be,
to heal.

And so, I breathe—deeply, fully,
a conversation with my nervous system,
learning to regulate,
to balance,
to be.

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I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into Healing Thoughts—remember, the full adventure begins on July 1, 2024.