Fellow faster, it's the stoop of your shoulders
That makes me want to tuck you in.
Now is the time for you
To put a do not disturb sign
Up against the world
And go into your shell.
For by surrendering,
You will gather strength
To return fresher.

I know how frightening it is
When weakness takes over.
I used to kick and thrash
Like a swimmer caught in a big wave.
Now, I'm a surfer riding with its crest.
We were so programmed
To do - to achieve -
Never taught how not to do.

I have learned how to accept weakness
As another taste of the smorgasbord
of life.
Weakness tunes me into writing those letters.
I wouldn't when I'm traveling fast,
And to listen to more music -