To Stand

For amazing grace

For the courage to stand

When the world shouts ‘Down!’ and,

‘Don't try’

To prop oneself - leaning and a little shaky -

On hope

Invisible untouchable 

Unfathomable 

But to lean still,

Never

the

less 

To hold a gaze

To be who you are

To dare to move forward 

Into tomorrow 

By bright air 

The substance of your bones

And the tenacious love

That's wrapped you up 

Held you, made you, and

stands there

For you