GOODBYE HYPERVIGILANCE

I'm saying goodbye to an old friend called hyper-vigilance,

inviting softness home as I'm not just strength and resilience

seems like all the shadow work worked, now that I'm older, 

I see that I no longer need to keep looking over my shoulder; 

for ghosts and potential predators who can do me harm.

no need to be in fight or flight mode, or to sound the alarm.

Dear hyper- vigilance, you've been the most steadfast of friends.

but the hardness you placed in my body, I can no longer defend.

The rigidness you've instilled, has turned me into a damn soldier,

I want to be soft and warm again, not harder and colder..

I am grateful for the tireless work you've done to keep me safe; 

but I'm a powerhouse now, it's a different time and space!

Ahh hyper-vigilance, you've been my stimulant, instilled resilience, 

my spines permanently aligned with your brilliance, hyper- vigilance,

I love you hyper-vigilance, but it's truly time to say goodbye.

For years you've protected me, this I just can't deny.