What Do I Have to Say

What do I have to say
To you
Today
Before new seasons start
With you
And all of us
As we progress
Through even more
Than seven stages

I have to say to you
Be well
As far as wellness be
That estate for you
To manage
Go well
And let this moment
Be a dedication
Like the ship’s
Though don’t sail into
White Line vanity

But pause
So that
You’re practical
Regarding lifeboats
And your best guess regarding
Mollified by what you have
What you’ll need
Once ashore

Be safe
Though the world isn’t safe
Do what you can
And help others along
Even with
And when the need
For rescue

Think of the children
When you make decisions
Because
It’s their world
After
And part of it even
Now

And also
Though seemingly
Impossible
Find moments
For yourself
And maybe one
You love
To sit
To rock
Or your own versions
Simply
To wonder

And regarding love
Remember
That there’s always one
For two

C L Couch


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