Falling Up

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When you fall into everything but love

The elevator stops and then slowly descends

The only ones who seem to be happy

Unknowing onlookers, family, and friends

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Those comfy old shoes get unwearable

The routine turns from safety to stale

The sunshine you always dreamed for yourself

Washes and bleeds into all shades of pale

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But when you fall under true loves spell

Your heart streams the smiles to your face

And the wishes and dreams that most matter

Work in tandem to all fall into place

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Let go of the  fear, excuses, and clatter

Hear what your soul has been trying to say

That your peace and your joy lay before you

If you only learn to get out of your way

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s. paul      (June 2020)