Confront intrusion
head on, but know
that it comes with
a single focus, and
not from the sleep
of complacency.
Investigate when
it awakens you,
but be aware that
armed with the
element of surprise
it will overcome you,
tie you up in knots,
render you helpless,
oppressed, mute;
the vulnerability you
fight to protect, now
your only strength.
Fragility relying on
resourcefulness will
counterattack, take
appropriate measures,
stumble, falter, miss
at first, but in the end
conquer the invader,
reaching out for help
humbled enough to
admit dependency,
eyes open to solutions,
compassion awakening.
Isolation is disruption’s
ally; shared experience
unmasks the threat,
tears open its cover,
unites purpose, and
in communion prevails.
One Woman's Quest 