Who would you be

now, if you’d follow the dreams

you had and still have?

Do you nurture yourself

as you might a treasured friend and  loved one

Suppose you met someone

with your exact experience of life,

would you yell and rage

moment by moment

hour by hour

day in and day out

Could that other

nurturing, caring, loving

part of you step forward to show

some compassion

watch your  self     with interest

respect and compassion.