Silent Surrenders

By Mary Jedde - January 25, 2022

"You are expected to be the strong one;

the unbreakable.

The always on the go, always successful,

always the one who knows where she's heading.

But what they don't know about

are your silent surrenders.

When your mind shuts down because it's too full.

Full of worries. Full of uncertainties. Full of insecurities and doubts.

You break down and quietly give up.

They don't know about it and you don't talk about it.

And the day goes on and on and on.

With your loud victories and your silent surrenders.

Close your eyes.

Count the stars.

Get lost in a galaxy far away.

Imagine its vastness, think of its depth.

And when your tears fall,

let them disperse into tiny diamonds.

When it's become too heavy to carry,

and you're on the verge of whispering

that you're tired, know that you

can make diamonds

from the tears in your eyes.

And your brilliance can rest

when the moon appears tonight.

Just let the night embrace you tight."

Written by: Mary Jedde

Mary Jedde

The author of this blog is plain and simple. She thinks mostly of the usual things - life, love, beauty. She enjoys the basic necessities like food, warmth, blankets, and music. She gets thrilled with the idea of an adventure but doesn't really like to go on one, unless her spontaneity kicks in. She's got a fire in her belly most days, but enjoys the leisure of being in bed at the same time. Odd. Weird. Plain. Simple. Mary Jedde. An old soul, a lifelong learner, and a flourishing human being.