Do not run

Do not run
Even when the mountains chase
Even when the evil breaks
into your home
Believing that your solitude
means you are alone
Unaware of the trees
that have intertwined
their vines with yours
Keeping you secure
and steady
and ready
for the next struggle

Do not abandon
the multiple rivers of love
that have been created
because of your existence
even if you are hated
by a few fish
unwilling to admit that
you made space for them

Do not flee
because of fear
but climb towards the safe arms
that hold memories
of who you were
so in this moment
you know what you will be.

Now, you can go.