Creative Pieces… 64
One step sideways (4). I trust You.
It’s Okay, It’s Okay
by Camie Del Rosario
I’ve come to realize that I have learned to say “It’s okay” when I really mean “no.” I say, “It’s okay.” Why is that? What is OK? It’s okay if you don’t? It’s okay if you do? It’s okay if your choices overwhelm me. When did I learn to act as though the waters are tame, and put on a brave face when the storm warning alerted us to hide and secure our belongings, our most prized possessions; When did I take myself off that list? When did I learn to dawn a smile? Grant them false kindness dripping down like sweet honey?
