Conduct Unbecoming

The painfully shy child
Kept it all inside
Except to agree
Survival

The woman who
Without realizing
Took the little girl's rules
Into adulthood

The day
When the rules didn't work
Dam broken
Everything rushing out

The spirit, now
Telling the mind, "Peace!"
There is a time to speak
And a time to keep your own counsel

Seek the wisdom
Of your Higher Self
And many, both physical and ethereal
Are here to help

You walk
As she did
Now spouting, chafing, impatient
But still so terrified of offending

You must flow
As the river
Delighted and grateful in the journey
And knowing the destination
Though unseen, is certain

Peace!