Cut

At times,
when the wind
blows too hard
and too fast,

forcefully pulling
against your
anchors
and attachments—

there comes
a moment
to decide:
fight, or cut?

There are storms
you can weather,
and others
that can break you.

Only one choice
is best
when the stakes
are this high.

Thankfully,
when danger rises,
the mind grows clear,
and attention
sharpens to a point.

We also remember—
being alone
won’t sustain us long.

What needs
to be cut?
Who is with you
to weather
this storm?

And don’t forget—
those you love
still need you;
a part of your life
may have become
an anchor for them.