Still Standing

I don’t feel the fire anymore

Just a steady breath in my chest

I said what I needed to say

And I finally let the rest go

The noise faded on its own

Once I stopped feeding it

Turns out peace is louder

When you’re not afraid of it

I don’t replay the moment

I don’t question my choice

I trusted myself

And that changed my voice

I’m still standing

Nothing to prove

No one to convince

Nothing left to lose

I’m still standing

On solid ground

The fight is over

And I like the quiet now

I see things clearer in the calm

No fog, no second-guessing

What I thought was weakness

Was me learning discretion

I don’t need to be understood

By people I’ve outgrown

I don’t carry battles

That were never mine to own

I don’t look back with anger

I don’t look back with regret

I did what I had to do

And I’d do it again

I’m still standing

Nothing to prove

No apologies

For choosing truth

I’m still standing

Right where I belong

The storm passed through

But I stayed strong

This isn’t victory you shout

It’s the kind you live inside

It’s waking up without weight

And knowing you survived

I’m still standing

Breathing free

No more war

Inside of me

I’m still standing

And that’s enough

I fought for myself

And I won my love

No smoke

No sound

Just solid ground

I’m still standing.