Not Atlas
The sun says: just keep going.
As day follows night,
one foot in front of the other.
Here’s your sky candle.
The sky says: I’ll wrap
all around you.
Keep you safe, keep you free.
Spread your wings;
I’ve got you.
The earth says:
sink down into my belly.
You are allowed to rest.
You need this til
day follows night.
Surrender.
The moon says: I’m whole now.
Go to sleep now, I am ready.
I’ve been waiting forever,
The whole cosmos will hold you,
The stars are quiet.
Your feet are heavy;
the sky is full.
Roberta Verdant lives in the UK. She swims in rivers, animal-whispers and blogs for The Huffington Post. She plans to train as a death midwife. RobertaVerdant.com