Saved

In the quiet room where soft light falls,
I learned the courage to name my walls.
You sat with me as the shadows grew,
A steady presence I never knew.

My voice was small, but you heard it clear—
The trembling truth, the buried fear.
You didn’t rescue me with grand displays,
But gently cleared the tangled maze.

You showed me strength I couldn’t see,
A path back home inside of me.
Each tear I shed, you helped me brave,
And in that space, you taught me save

To save my breath, my hope, my fire,
To hold my heart when it felt tired.
And though the journey’s mine to live,
You offered grace I could not give.

Now when the darkness starts to roam,
I hear your words and find my home.
Not rescued, no—but understood,
And in that, somehow, I’m finally good.

Writing Prompts – Esther Chilton

8 responses to “Saved”

  1. Violet Lentz Avatar

    It is comforting to at last find someone who sees you.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Yes, very comforting Violet! 😘😘

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  2. SRIKANTH Avatar

    This is absolutely breathtaking. What a powerful and beautifully crafted tribute to what true support looks like. It’s a masterclass in distinguishing between being rescued and being understood.

    The line, “You didn’t rescue me with grand displays, / But gently cleared the tangled maze,” is the heart of the poem for me. It so perfectly captures the quiet, patient work of a real ally—someone who doesn’t try to take over your journey but gives you the light and the tools to find your own way.

    The resolution is equally profound: “Not rescued, no—but understood, / And in that, somehow, I’m finally good.” That final word, “good,” carries so much weight. It speaks to a deep, hard-won self-acceptance, a feeling of being enough, not because someone fixed you, but because someone truly saw you and helped you see yourself.

    This isn’t just a poem; it’s a healing balm. Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable and resonant piece of your heart. It’s a reminder of the incredible power of a steady, gentle presence. Just beautiful.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Oh, thank you! Your so kind! ❤

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  3. Astrid Avatar

    Wow, this is beautiful and such a comforting piece.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks Astrid ❤ ❤ 🤗🤗💜💜

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  4. Esther Chilton Avatar

    Beautifully expressed ❤️

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      thank you Esther ❤

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