You are mirrored there, in the dimly lit corners of effort,
I’ve got a secret; I cradle it inside myself like an ember.
It’s not the ruckus and riot that truly matter.
The sun shatters no windows to bring morning light into rooms.
Things done quietly — they refuse loudness—envelop truths
Closer now, take a look,
Many believe in the quietude where strength resides.
Actions whispering subtle while ringing thunderous
Soundless victories etched deep within effortful persistence.
You are mirrored there – into each struggle silently endured,
The barely perceptible movements that fuel un-celebrated yesterdays.
Today’s tales hidden cryptic behind wrinkles and scars of trying
Unsung heroes stitch history from hushed moments not profusely proclaimed.
Reveals witnessed only by moon's gentle light — enduring testaments
Of hands gently folding time over itself like soft dough under skilled palms,
Quietly building bridges without gold plaques or accolades
And without sound, the world turns.
You have to be happy to weep.
There's no map on our hands and there are words I am forbidden to utter
I feel seen in ways I didn't know I needed to be seen.
These words found me when I needed them most.