🛡️ Shield Within
In shadows deep where silence grows,
Where danger hides and no one knows,
A spark within begins to rise,
A voice that warns, a watchful eye.
Not all wars are loud or grand,
Some are fought with open hand,
A glance, a shift, a step aside—
The safest paths are those we guide.
The world may whisper, tease, or test,
But courage lives in hearts at rest.
The calm, the sharp, the mind aware,
Walk streets with more than just a prayer.
A flinch can save, a line can shield,
Your instincts honed, your fear revealed.
Yet fear’s not foe—it keeps us keen,
Alert and sharp to what’s unseen.
It’s not about the might you show,
But when to stay, and when to go.
To raise your voice or make it low,
To trust your gut when others don’t know.
No cape, no sword, no hero’s call—
Just silent strength to face it all.
Self-protection’s not just fists and force,
It’s reading rooms and changing course.
So listen close and hold your ground,
Your power lies in what you’ve found—
A truth, a plan, a boundary line,
A shield within: firm, clear, divine.
