I let the silence envelop me,
cling to my form,
unable to move,
the stillness feels,
surprisingly empowering,
my inner movements 
hidden from view.

Eyes closed,
shallow breaths sustain.
An involuntary sigh,
a deep intake of life,
renders me visible.
Raising my head
I look up.

Movement is sudden,
unexpected,
standing, 
walking,
climbing the stairs,
there are things to do.
Almost all of me moves forward