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When She Speaks Softly

There is a moment,

just before her voice finds the air,

when the world holds its breath.

Not out of fear,

but reverence

because when she speaks,

the sky listens.

 

She speaks not with noise,

but with presence.

Like fingertips brushing

across the pages of someone’s soul

careful not to tear,

only to touch.

 

And when she laughs

oh, that sound…

It’s not just joy.

It’s sunlight through stained glass,

colors no one saw

until she arrived.

 

She leans in,

not to take,

but to offer:

Warmth.

Wonder.

That exquisite hush that says,

“I see you. Come closer. You’re safe here.”

 

And if you are lucky — truly lucky

she’ll speak your name

like it was written in the stars

just for her mouth.

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