Stand up
And if you can’t
Rise tall
Step forward
Or feint sideways
Dig into the earth
With one elbow
Then the other
Drag yourself an inch or two
ahead
Like the downed soldier
you are
Whatever it takes
You know you are enough
Watch for the return of life
not as you once knew it
but new and good
and worth the effort
Baby steps
Or inch-by-inch
It’s all forward,
Baby
—Annis Cassells
“Whatever it takes.” This line, this sentiment speaks to me today. A well timed message of hope. Thanks for sharing. TR