# The Slip.

> Did we choose to let go?

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**Published on:** 2023-12-16
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Did we choose to let go? | A sketch by Melanie JaneSubscribe now One moment held No question. No stress.The next, out of reach It is felt from the rest.From one to the other That time in between How do we discern the process That, through time, is seen?Did our grasp loosen? Did our hand become tired? Did a distraction or illusion Shift our focus Our tension now retired.Did a pull from elsewhere From the other side of the being Take over in the moment What once was had Is now unseen.Was it, perhaps, intentional? Our release of the grip Or is the answer multi-dimensional As we analyze the slip?To have and to hold To release and let go. Two moments, mixed with many Did we choose to let go? ON THE INSIDE is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you for being here!

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