Lifeline poetry Challenge-Prompt 22

Timeless

Spiritual Reunion

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I tapped her on the shoulder
Whispering, “do not be afraid
It is only me.”
She turned around
My younger teenage self
Delighted, anticipating my return
Sensing her struggles with individuality
A fight, torn between flying and idling
I reminded her that she fell from a constellation
Landing in this plane for a purpose
“Do not rush ahead; bide your…