Gentleness

A virtue I have learned.

A virtue I value.

One that I lack,

Especially when it counts.

"Be gentle"

I used to tell her.

"Be gentle"

Especially was for me.

Hard lessons taught.

Hard lessons learned.

It's okay.

Let down your guard.

Be gentle

To yourself.

Be gentle

Is a way of freedom.

Gentleness is a virtue.

Gentleness is learned.

Gentleness is beautiful.

Gentleness is for all.