her lessons.

words scratchy and thick with
good intention
struggle to find their way out
about
instead: a shout.

she sees the true
challenge as finding
one's own fiddle
and playing it hard
and well

bon iver pulls
tears from her eyes
as effortlessly
as they strum; hum
each day spent
inspiring someone.

she will find her way
to give this eternally
happy feeling
to those around her

lessons in listening
present
the air to us
as a gift
to do.

it will be done.