Still

Ask me how
How I keep walking through the days
With silence curled inside my chest …

Like a candle flickering in wind
Still burning in shadows
Still standing in the cold …

Like a boat on stormy water
Still floating with holes
Still rowing toward the dark …

Like a tree in winter’s grip
Still rooted in frost
Still waiting for bloom …

Like a cracked cup on a shelf
Still holding warm tea
Still passed from hand to hand …

Like a bird with torn wings
Still singing at dawn
Still watching the sky …

Ask me how
How I keep walking through the days
With silence curled inside my chest
Isn’t that what surviving means?

15 thoughts on “Still”

    1. I wish it were a magic potion! But I think it’s a mix of quiet walks, deep breaths, and turning to art when words don’t come. Mindful drawing has become my anchor, specially during hard days

      I can adapt in different ways. I remember I hiked up Arthur’s Seat even though I was emotionally drained. Moments like these always remind me how adaptable I am, even in pain. I keep learning to shift with life … It’s not difficult much once you’ve got the right mindset to do it. Pause. Reflect. Act on the way you feel peace within! Never regret. Move on …

      Have a great life, Stefie ♥️

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      1. Wish I had the strong fibers that sustain you. Somehow you manage to overcome the challenges and I’m proud of you. Important too is that you mustnt ever forget how valuable you are because the world truly is a better place because you are here. And yes, your art does captivate and makes the world beautiful.

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  2. it means being tough and resilient, ready to roll with whatever haunts or hurts us on any day. I think you have that admired rugged shell that keeps u going, despite the sensitive, fragile heart that keeps silent in your chest.

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    1. I do try to stay strong, even when it’s hard. And you know that being soft inside is not a weakness

      It means a lot that you see both sides of me 😊

      Thank you Stefie, my little friend, for your kind words ♥️

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      1. My pleasure, my sweet friend. Glad I can be here as a not-so-strong anchor to sustain you. Wish I could do more. If ever I can, please let me know.

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  3. A quiet poem, Roksana, but filled with emotion. I think we’ve all felt like this at some point.

    I like the repetition of ‘still’, as well. It brings a certain stillness to the poem.

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    1. Thank you, Richard, for the visit and your kind comments. I appreciate that.

      Lately I’ve been loving the idea of repeating a word in each stanza, it’s my little trend that sometimes I love it using in my verses

      There’s something powerful about how small emotions can open up so much more beneath the surface!

      Have a great day! ✨

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