How is the state of your heart,

in this breath?

I’m currently reading— this one wild and precious life by

Sarah Wilson

. I love a piece in her book where she invites us to ask others—How is your heart instead of how are you?

What a beautiful question and gave me inspiration for today’s poem.

Take good care,

Julie

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            Take Heart 

The state of my heart—
how is it? 

I sit down
to write.
My thoughts beat down   
to my chest. 

Do I have what it takes? 
Will I stand firm? 

Fear, worry, anxiety 
race along 
60,000 miles
of blood vessels.
  
My pen dashes across
the page to keep up.

My way to 
guard my heart
in this breath.
My source of 

joy, gratitude,
peace, life.   

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Thank you, Beth, Sharon, Rebecca, and Linda. It was beautiful to see your faces and write together. It was nice to ask you— How is the state of your heart, in this breath?

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