Self Care
By Steven Bates 1 April 2, 2022
When times are hardest
And have you down
When a smile is farthest
From your current frown
When your body’s drained
Of all energy
And you’re feeling pained
And no longer care-free
When you’ve forgotten your way
To negotiate life
And can no longer say
What’s causing your strife
It’s this time my friend
You need to reach out
Take time to mend
Let’s turn this about
Do what you need
To take care of you
Take a walk, plant a seed
Plan the day through
Use music and poetry
Art, food and sound
Use nature like forestry
To help bring you ‘round
Self-care is vital
It’s time for a break
Remember recital
Of these steps to take
One, start your breathing
Two, find a friend
Three, keep believing
You can make despair end
Take time for you now
Take time to heal
Take time to learn how
You can finally re-feel
Remember I’ve got you
I’m here for you friend
To this I’ll be true
To the absolute end!