where I live now

Delicate breaths, like rose petals barely clinging, are where I live now
Trying not to lose sight of the beauty all about
Trying not to ruin anything that could be good

Careful steps, like walking across a sea of broken glass, are where I live now
Avoiding taking too much from anyone
Avoiding needing too much when I can

Sleeplessness and a pounding heart, like an alarm that never ceases, are where I live now
Slowing down, canceling plans, and trying to breathe
Slowing down my thoughts and hopes and dreams

Displaced, like a cut flower wanting for a vase, is where I live now
Reminding myself this isn't going to last forever
Reminding myself that it very well could