‘Slow down, take time’

Take your time is all I ask,
You keep ignoring my pleas.
I know you hear me,
You know that I’m right.
Please walk this path with me.
 
What is this race you’re in?
Who are you racing against?
Wishing away time to get to the end,
Thinking the process quicker.
Take time and be in the moment
As painful as that may be.
 
Slow down and breathe,
Deal with the now,
The future will just happen.
You’re missing so much,
Not seeing the now,
Missing the full experience.
 
Live for the moment,
Walk this path with me,
Believe you can be free.
Breathe, relax, and take your time,
Repair your inner foundations.
 
The world will be waiting,
Full of love and acceptance,
To enjoy the new found you.
Be true to yourself, remember your worth,
What is rightfully yours will come.
 
My work with you must come to an end,
Me, an involuntarily redundant parent,
Fall back on memories, in moments of despair,
Never forget, time is always there.
Remember me fondly holding your hand,
As you explore this new land…