Reality could be staring you right in the face.

Breathing down your neck,

With garlic breath, acid and stinking.

You want to shake the hand on your shoulder off,

Go, about your day,

Eating and drinking,

Say your hello’s, how’re doing?

But your legs want to bolt,

Run, jump, tear your way through,

the frame of truth studded with nails,

Sharpened, ready to slash your happy bubble.

Do I say, “Don’t ignore that which stalks you,”?

No, I say, “acknowledge its presence, then sit, breath, rest, pray.”

Reality will always be there when you are ready to slap its face.

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I say sometimes it’s okay to not face what’s right there in front of you. Sometimes taking a breather, giving your psyche a chance to catch up, is not the worst thing you could do when trouble comes around.

Here’s hoping what’s stalking you is good news and blessings!

Best, Clare

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