Is It Safe to Feel Safe?

Side of the Hand: Even though vigilance is familiar, and I may not know
what appears underneath it, I respect how capable I became around fear.

Side of the Hand: Even though feeling safe may not feel safe yet, I am open
to one degree more breathing room.

Top of the Head: I know how to handle being afraid.
Eyebrow: I may not know how to handle grief or anger.
Side of the Eye: I may not know what ordinary ease feels like.
Under the Eye: Perhaps staying alert helped me fit in or stay prepared.
Under the Nose: That learning happened for reasons.
Chin: And I have more capacity now.
Collarbone: It may be safe to feel a little safer.
Under the Arm: I can turn the dial down one number.

Top of the Head: I do not need one alert setting for every situation.
Eyebrow: A busy street calls for more attention.
Side of the Eye: A supported chair may allow less.
Under the Eye: I can practice choosing the level.
Under the Nose: I can respond if something changes.
Chin: My Primitive Brain does not have to go offline.
Collarbone: It can receive some relief.
Under the Arm: And I can have more room to breathe.