In this story, we show up
On certain pages, in certain places
We’re given a life, a pen to write
And so we begin.

Early on, plots take shape
Other pens on our pages, heroines and villains
Of our own making and not
We add to the story we’re given.

Hopeful and unchained
We scratch through and fill in the blanks
Safe in a bigger story
We can always re-write.

We can always change course
Extending love and compassion
To ourselves and to others
New mercies bring intercession.

Bold life fills the pages
Surprising chapters unfold
We write and rewrite
and rewrite ’til we’re home.

-RLW, 5/11/2020