sometimes
you need to

take a step back

don’t overreact
don’t make assumptions
don’t jump conclusions

take a step back
reflect on the whole
the beauty
the serenity
that surrounds

don’t second guess
what the future might hold
unless you’ve passed
the soothsayer test
then reveal
the mysteries
ending fear forever

sometimes
you need to
take a step back
look at your reflection
the mirror doesn’t lie
but
don’t overreact
maybe
you just need a better night’s sleep
maybe
you should eat more or less
maybe
you should smile upon waking
than weeping
over events that haven’t happened
worries cause wrinkles
grins and laughter form beautiful faces

step back
take in the view

skip a stone
make a ripple
change what you want
keep what you wish