Silent Stoic Bird

In a world of color, motion, and song,
Each heart has a story, a journey that seems so long.
There’s the glimmer of dreams, and the shadow of fear,
But there is still one constant, so steadfast, so clear.

The silent stoic bird inside every human soul,
Facing storms with courage, its individual and singular goal.
It teaches us strength, when the world seems so vast,
Reminding us that hardships will also pass.

Imagine a ship battered by tremendous waves,
The crew is losing hope, their spirits are in graves.
But deep in the hull of the abyss, a small bird remains,
Singing through the tempests, ignoring human pains.

This marvelous bird is in you, and in me as well,
A symbol of hope and faith, and every individual has a story to tell.
When challenges arise, when night seems unending,
That chirping bird’s song keeps our spirits up and ascending.

It tells stories of brave warriors facing mighty foes,
Of artists and poets whose genius flows.
A farmer whose hands bring life from the soil,
All have that brave bird singing the songs of their toil.

Its message is clear, if we just listen, its purpose is so grand,
To push us to strive, to truly understand.
That within every challenge, and within every trial,
Lies opportunity, to reflect, to grow and compile.

The wisdom, strength, and resilience we gain,
In the face of life’s storms, embracing the pain.
So when you feel lost, or the world seems askew,
Listen close, for that bird sings just to you.

Embrace its tune, let it guide you the way,
Through the darkest of nights, and into the day.
For the delicate stoic bird inside every soul,
It is the beacon of hope, and faith that makes us whole.

-Jay Pacheco
September 07, 2023