In time the initial shock wears off
Leaving the lingering hyper alert state
Eventually becoming exhausted in a deep fatigue
Needing extra sleep to begin recovery
It could be an accidental fall serious injury
Or perhaps receiving a dire diagnosis
Or even a dog pack attack from behind
A really bad experience etched in memory
Or so many other traumas that can happen
Damaging the entire person to a degree
Shaking the core sense of trust and safety
Sudden breaks that are slow to heal
If you have the concern and support
Given by sympathetic friends and family
That is some of the best medicine
Strengthening the bonds between people
A reminder that we are very vulnerable
Inhabiting this body that is so very fragile
In a world that includes random acts of violence
In addition to much kindness and beauty
All of us accumulate awareness over the years
That bad things happen now and then
Catching us by surprise when our guard is down
And yet we need that kind of innocence
Immersed in this moment in order to free ourselves
Doing our best to put any fearful thoughts aside
Opening ourselves up to enjoy this day
Letting go and letting the bad images fade out
