NEVER, BEFORE

by Idinma | Mar 12, 2020

never been twenty-two before

never had your own apartment before

never had a *real* job before

never lived through a global pandemic before

never been here before

doesn't it follow, then

that you should show yourself more grace

as you navigate the tempestuous waters of life?

don't you need all the love your heart can muster

all the patience your arms can carry

to guide you on this journey?

be kind to yourself, dear

be kinder to yourself