(For those who fall …)
It only takes a second
to fall flat on your face
to dive into an unknown world of pain
to sink in the depths of radiating shame
It can last a lifetime
or
you can
quickly jump up,
slowly crawl back,
boldly ask for help,
gently lever yourself to safety
and
heal
in your own time
and
heal
in your own space
and
heal
as you move forward
at your own pace
second
by
second.