But I hear echoes of my youth,
And know you'll survive this fire.
^^^
this was really creative..
and from the begining of your poem, I have been hearing this calming guiding voice..through your word..

and sounds as if you are sending a lesson due to an experience..yet in a very well worded way/

and this last stanza along with the above lines..are my favorites

Make space, chill out, do whatever
Needs to be done for next day;
But heed this: when he comes back,
Just hug; words will get in the way.

^^^
change the semicolons to commas..
however this was such a great thing to teach us..as readers..
a very truthful worded stanza larry..

well done

5/5

This was a beautiful piece. Very well directed and with golden advice. In my opinion: its easy to give advice but hard to make it so effective...you did it perfectly.
Great write

all the best and take care