When I am tired

Joseph M Marion

Sometimes I grow tired

not only of the world

but of the wars

that live quietly within me.

 

Tired in my body,

where every breath can feel heavy,

tired in my mind,

where thoughts gather like storm clouds

and never seem to leave.

 

I have carried myself

through days that asked too much,

through nights that would not soften,

through the silent fight

of simply staying whole.

 

And still—

even here, even now—

there is a small, stubborn flame

refusing to go out.

 

It flickers in the dark.

It bends.

It trembles.

But it remains.

 

So if I am tired,

let it be known:

I am not gone.

I am only weary

from being brave so long.

 

And somewhere beneath this weight,

I am still here,

still breathing,

still becoming

something gentle again.

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  • sorenbarrett

    Stick with it. A poem of perseverance and continuing on. Well done

    • Joseph M Marion

      I write it as I feel it thank you my brother

      • sorenbarrett

        You are very welcome

      • Black Willow

        Beautiful poetry! Thank you, this gives me so much hope.

        • Joseph M Marion

          At times life may seem cool and may cut you faster than a sharp knife but till I despair there comes wisdom that is sent to the grace of the Lord God you're welcome and I do try to inspire to lift



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