Patients

You are allowed to need
To want
To have
It is okay to give nothing back

You may never
It’s okay

You owe no thanks
For the love you inherently deserve

As we do not expect from a child
We shall not expect from you

It is your turn to be loved
Flower
It is always your turn

Take a breath
Ten counts deep

And when you exhale
Exhale guilt

When you are ready
Remember your needs
What ever they may be

And in your next breath
Let them fill your lungs entirely

You may smile
As your body thanks you

Breathe
You are allowed