The Delicate Art of Tenderness

I was recently gifted this poem after holding a Parenting Support Call. One of the attendees was moved to rethink their approach to a child, making more space for the goodness and intelligence of all involved in the situation to come forward, rather than rushing in with worry and fixing.

Renée Coleman Icons of a Dreaming Heart

The poem made me think about my experience of tenderness in my life.

Tto have tenderness that looks beyond the mess.

And then to have tenderness that includes the mess.

Tenderness for my child, in all her messiness.

Tenderness for me, in all my messiness.

Tenderness for the world.

Such a tall worthy order.