Atmospheric Condition

We all have atmospheres surrounding us, keeping us safe from the harsh radiation originating from others' souls.

It's a quiet place

or loud place,

full of harmony and sunshine

or shrouded in clouds—

Our atmospheres take on interesting shapes.

Something that unites all atmospheres

is its composition:

entirely made on Earth,

with the gentle hands

of physics and chemistry.

What happens depends solely on us.

There will be souls we allow in,

letting them breathe,

warm breezes for their safety.

There will be people

who try to break into our atmospheres,

and we will let them feel

the fear of hypoxia.

Some souls stay at a distance

while nourishing us;

just like the sun knows

Earth is better off at a distance.

Our atmospheres can adapt

to the harshest conditions,

weave swirling tornadoes,

and break skies with glorious sunsets.

And just like Earth,

which relies so much on the sun and moon,

it still holds on to her atmosphere—

the strongest act of self-love

is feeling safe with yourself.