On the windowsill

by intimatesound · 30/12/2025
Published 30/12/2025 14:01

On the windowsill,

a cactus stands tall,

forgotten like a secret,

its jagged spines

like stubborn dreams,

surviving in neglect.


I look at it now,

thriving where I’ve faltered,

each green arm a testament

to resilience,

a quiet shout

in a world that can be cruel,

reminding me

that survival isn’t sweet,

but fierce, and unyielding.

#neglect #perseverance #personal growth #resilience #survival

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