Pause

When your strength feels thin, rest.

But do not quit.

Even storms pause

before they break into light.

Your emotions will rise,

loud as waves

trying to convince you

they are the whole ocean.

But they are signals,

messengers,

not masters.

They pass.

They move.

They fade.

So breathe.

Sit a moment.

Let the weight loosen.

Then stand again,

because you were never meant

to surrender,

only to recover.