Those Storms

I can’t stop thinking about those storms,

How we’re all fighting one,

How we keep clinging to hope

In the midst of fighting winds.

I can’t stop thinking about those storms,

How it’s not always about calming the waves,

But it’s about peace and stillness and rest

In the boat with us.

I can’t stop thinking about those storms,

How I beg for respite from crashing tumult,

But maybe that’s not even the point

In the first place.

I can’t stop thinking about those storms,

How they beg me stop and pause and steady my heart,

How they say, Take Deep Breaths

In and Out, Again, Again.

I can’t stop thinking about those storms,

How it takes only a tiny smidge of light,

To bleary my eyes with hope

In a minute’s time.