step
s o f t
it listens,
even when
your mouth is
a locked garden
of silence.
b r e a t h e
not like
cities teach you
shallow, hurried, forgetting,
but
like moss remembers
slow, verdant,
steeped in
ancient hush.
l o o k
not at your feet,
but
skyward,
where branches
braid the heavens
into
quietude.
h e a r
the hush
between leaf murmurs,
the echo
of your soul
finally
learning its shape.
s t a y
long enough
to be
mistaken
for a shadow
or a prayer
caught mid-breath.
b e c a u s e
the trees
never asks
you to become
more
than
presence—
and that
is holiness enough.
About the Creator
Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕀𝕄ℙ𝔸ℂ𝕋
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Outstanding
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Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
A Love Forboding
The chipped stone slope caused unbearable footing. I slid, skirting on my heels. I cast my shield, relinquishing my guard to stay upright. Left with my double-edge and a prayer to the maker, I skated toward my objective. The earthly stubble gave way to solid ground. I found myself restored, a trail of dust in my wake.
By James U. Rizzi5 days ago in Fiction
Comments (11)
As always, komal, you wow me with your beautifully brilliant poetry <3
So beautifully described. Love the whimsical tone. You are absolutely right. Bature is the best
Such an interesting poem and well written.
This is so beautifully serene and soulful. Loved it!
Amazing! I love this so much!
First, I love the word "verdant" and this poem is powerfully intoxicating! :) Thank you for sharing this with us!
Reminiscent of " Into the forest I go To lose myself and find my soul" . This is a lovely tribute to Life. Great job- ✨☀️😊
'Step' 1 word, like a literal single step. I like that. 'A locked garden of silence' and the command or... Permission to breathe. The line that follows is very deep. 'Branches braid the heavens' what a clever perspective. Wow 😲 You made the trees sound like a safe haven, and with this line, you also made life seem manageable. Well done Komal, I loved it👌🏾❤️
It's beautiful! I love it! ❤️
Wow!!! Absolutely, stunningly beautiful.
This strikes a responsive chord and is so delicately and finely written.