Willing to Stop

Can you just stop and breathe,

smell danger by your side,

not flee,

but rest,

spirit and heart weaving defense,

silken, transparent,

nothing that meets the eye,

strong as a mountain pass,

no shark prevails

in mind castles

when gates

are locked

in fierce faith,

determination

that none can pass

except for loving souls

willing to do good

and add warmth,

no fire in the hearth,

desire burning in your soul.

***

What says the shark

meeting your will,

is there a duel

of each passion,

do you get more from keeping silent

or do you shout your pain

letting go of the loss

that kept you in the dark,

now you can taste freedom at last?

***

The underworld removed

last boundary to faith,

another step

and you will be immersed

in wave of twilight,

confidence

rests on your shoulders once again

you are yourself,

undaunted

as you set out from first breath,

retrace path,

belong in one happy return

in feelings and in longing.

***

None can devour wishes,

once they are set in steel

by will so powerful to last

fangs of deceit, the envy

melted in heartbeat that goes on

telling you the right road

which bridge to cross,

how deep to go

in turquoise water,

what will wait behind rosy sunshine,

how to face darkest fears

without losing shards of your soul.

Your mirror stays whole,

look now

what do you see?

***

© 2022 Amy Christie

Originally published on Medium

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