What I want to tell you
is that you are enough
you do not have to
do anything to be loved
you do not have to perform
or achieve
or earn a merit badge
this needs to be repeated
over and over
be who you are
love what is before you
What I want to tell you
is be courageous
be your own hero
embrace friendships
release fear unworthiness
continue to laugh
even when you can’t
remember why
What I want to tell you
is be a doggie hell raiser
wiggling sniffing
inquisitive wordless
passionate for a rub
a treat a ball-catch
not worried
about next spring
What I want to tell you
is be awake a trailblazer
scoff at illusions
that keep us believing
what we see
in the world is gospel
that keep us from recognizing
the truth that lies
underneath
