The Silence Is Not A Verdict
The screen glows in the dark, holding your breath hostage while those three dots pulse like a failing heart. You are replaying every word you sent, convinced that your imperfect message is the reason the silence has fallen.
You believe you have said the thing that made them walk away. But listen — the darkness has not overcome the light, even in this quiet room.
The silence you feel is not a verdict on your worth. It is simply a space where the light is waiting, not leaving.
There is a love that does not depend on a reply to exist. You are not defined by the message that went unanswered.
You are the light that shines whether anyone sees it or not.
Drawing from
John, Gospel of Thomas
Verses
John 1:5
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