For Julie

                                      For Julie

         Talking, crying, while you heard me
             silent in white office space.
                   I learned about trust.

         Your kindness held me up at times,
             as, crumbling, I faced my past,
                   and choices I made.

         Slowly, we build a foundation
               that weathers all raging storms...
                   centers me in Love.

         As water melts away the stone...
               so my words, your listening,
                   chipped away my fears.

         Constant reminders: "Be gentle."
               Encouraged by your stillness
                   I now move forward.