Inner knowing

You are soft and gentle

But do not betray your inner knowing

When you are soft

There are those that like steel

May want to leave an impression upon you

They may see you as

Weak in some way

Too vulnerable

For having an open heart

And yet

Softness is not weakness

Softness is a kind of allowing

A creating of a space

To breathe and know

Rather than think you do

Surely are there times to say

This is not right for me

I feel the truth deep inside of my bones

So thank you for sharing with me

Your opinion

But only I know

The unique and inward turnings

Of my heart

Listen to your own voice.

To your own soul.

Too many people listen to the noise of the world, instead of themselves.

Deep inside you know what you want and who you are.

Let no one decide that for you.