​O My Heart… Don’t Stop

O my heart…

don’t stop.

I know-

you’ve carried more than you ever said.

You’ve walked through crowds

that never saw you,

through expectations

you never agreed to,

through storms

you never chose…

and you’re tired.

So tired.

But hold on

for just a little more…

your breath is still here,

your fire is not gone.

O my heart…

don’t stop.

People will ask-

Why do you love so deeply?

Why do you break so quietly?

Why do you keep running

when no one runs for you?

But you and I know-

you move

because stopping

would mean shattering.

So walk…

slowly if you must,

with trembling steps if you must,

but walk.

O my heart…

don’t stop.

For every place

the world pushed you down,

I am here-

lifting you again,

piece by gentle piece.

Just two more steps, my love…

just two more steps.