Even if you feel that sinking feeling
In your chest
Each night as you fall asleep
Alone
Even if you find it harder to breathe
As you inch closer to your next age
And farther from your latest accomplishment
Know
That there is beauty in this chapter
And one day you will look back
At the time in your life when you became you
At the time in your life when you rested and you grew
With baby steps and small decisions
When you wrapped your arms around your waist
And cuddled yourself to sleep
When you took hold of your life in one hand
And of yourself in the other
And claimed them both as yours
And yours alone