Be Gentle

At the beginning of your world
There was a baby tightly curled
In a place where she felt safe
Once in the world a shock she faced
Everything seemed harder than
Back then when her first breath began

Be gentle with yourself sweet girl
Let your crumpled arms unfurl
Lift your head toward the light
It's time for you to stop the fight
This does not mean you're giving in
Just hold yourself through thick and thin