Change rattles the foundation
Of every life, sometime.
Life will shake loose your footing
As it often has done mine.

Now, you too must learn to stand
on shifting ground, my dear.
It is tricky work, but you’ll catch on
As your will outweighs the fear.

I cannot still this agitated earth,
Nor harsh landings like this forestall.
But as long as I walk upon this globe,
I will catch you when you fall.