Relationships

Our relationships shape us
Those that work well
Are the gold dust of our lives
They sustain us
Care for our vulnerability
Protect us
Shine light on the best we are
And bring a smile to our face

Our relationships shape us
Those that are broken
Feed the fire of fury
Waste energy
Harm us
Chain us to an idea we have
End life unresolved
And tie our gut in a knot

Our relationships shape us
Those that are in between
Are ours to repair
The hurt is in us
In our power to change
Forgive if we can
No strings attached
And bring a smile to our face