March 22, 2026

your peace

not when you are burdened
with what i hold
or scared of all
that i've already told

not when to see me 
is to sigh inside
or when the thought of conversing
leaves your throat hesitant and dry

not when I've doubled your worries
by the sound of my voice
or your heart is heavy
with the energy you've forced

not when the reality
has you backed into a corner
with sweat on your brow
feeling lost of all armor

instead, when the colors 
of the leaves have brightened 
and when i'm near 
the sun is suddenly shining

when the smiles i give
are warm and inviting
and fears dissipate
and all the ache is subsiding

when the clouds have cleared
and the birds are singing 
to the tune of a blossoming spring
as a cello is tuning

when there is relief to be had
in the sky, on land, and upon the sea
only come to me
when i am your peace

- les'nspired