A Shield in the Storm
Poetry
In the midst of the tempest,
when the sky tears open with fury,
and the world trembles beneath the weight of the rain,
I stand, arms wide like an oak,
rooted deep in the earth of your trust.
You are not alone in the howling dark,
not forsaken to the chaos that rages,
for I am the shelter that bends but does not break,
the calm center in your hurricane heart.
When the winds scream like lost souls,
and the lightning carves scars into the night,
I will hold this space for you,
a shield, a fortress, a sanctuary.
Let the storm batter and bruise,
let it hurl its worst with reckless abandon —
for I am unmoved, a steadfast guardian,
weathering every blow for you,
until the dawn rises, soft and golden,
and the storm becomes nothing more
than a memory, fading into the blue.
”A Shield in the Storm” portrays the steadfast presence of someone who provides unwavering support during turbulent times. It describes how the speaker acts as a protective shield against life’s emotional storms, offering a safe haven and strength amidst chaos. Despite the raging tempest, the speaker remains a constant, reliable guardian, ensuring that the person they support feels secure until calm returns.
