Stand in your own light—
even when the lamps go out.
Carry your silence like a lantern,
not as a burden,
but as a map.
The world will tell you
to wait for rescue,
to lean on borrowed fire.
Smile, and keep walking.
Every step you take
is a small rebellion.
Every breath you claim
is proof you are enough.
Do not beg the tide
to turn in your favour—
learn its rhythm,
and row anyway.
Stand in your own light.
It will not blind you.
It will not leave you.
It will grow with you.
And when others gather,
drawn to the glow,
you will know:
you were never walking alone.
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hello dearest poet this is truly beautifully written in its message and form ❤️
Thank you so much, Crimsim. 🕊️🙏
This is a good piece. “You were never walking alone,” nice line. Welcome to Stars Rite
That line is both uplifting and encouraging. Thanks so much, Fia, for sharing your thoughts and the kind welcome. 🙏🕊️
10/10
Excellent writing.
Thank you, Peter. Now full marks are a scary thing. But that’s just me. You are most appreciated🙏🕊️
A gentle and enduring Taoist quality flows through each and every word here. I can hear the bells of truth fervently ringing.
Having read this inspiring write, my own inner light is brighter and stronger. Thank you for the share!
Clay
Hey Clay, thanks so much. Glad to share in the light. 🕊️🙏
“Every step you take
is a small rebellion.
Every breath you claim
is proof you are enough.”
I can’t even tell you how much I needed to read this. And that right there…I read 5 times. Brilliant piece! Welcome to the Stars!
Thanks for the kind welcome, dear Willow. Glad to have shared something for others. 🙏🕊️
What everyone else said…
Welcome to SR. I’m looking forward to reading more of you.
Will be posting up more as I get into the swing of things here. Thank you kindly. 🕊️🙏
You’re welcome
Powerfully penned, k. Incredible write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thank you, Damian. 🙏🏻🕊️
Freds
Wise words left by a person who knows how and what to be: instinct versus chance OR
experience that’s lingered and fast becoming a good friend?!
Perhaps being a friend to self is quite a good thing and sets us up for being a good friend to others as well. Thank you kindly. 🕊️🙏
Very encouraging words and writing… I pray we live by them… I wish life was as simple as… welcome to Starsrite
That is a prayer of mine as well! Thank you so much, as well, for the kind welcome, Sam. 🙏🕊️
That is a prayer of mine as well! Thank you so much, as well, for the kind welcome, Sam. 🙏🕊️