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The Sun Is Shining

At least for today

By Kelsi SmoakPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The Sun Is Shining
Photo by Church of the King on Unsplash

The sun is out today!

In my mind, that is. The sun is shining in my brain and I’m doing okay.

It’s been 7 whole years. 7 years of darkness. My mind has been dark and lonely, but now the sun is shining here.

I am myself. I am dancing to no music; I’m cleaning; I’m on time; I’m not feeling lost in overwhelm.

The sun is out today; In my mind and in my heart. I woke up feeling happy, words I never thought I’d say.

I am hopeful. Please, don’t be a phase. Am I just in a mani state? Will tomorrow bring me back to fragile?

For 7 whole years, I’ve lived without the sun. My mind replaced the sun and hope with darkness and fears.

But today, I am at peace. My heart is content. My brain is quiet; My body is still; I can feel the breeze.

Today is a good day.

Tomorrow might be bad. But I’m going to savor the beautiful sunshine that is out today 🌞

Mental Health

About the Creator

Kelsi Smoak

Stay at home wife & mama navigating life with a sailor’s mouth & permanent messy bun 💙 Working towards finding inner peace, loving myself, and healing from trauma through writing.

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  • Karan w. about a year ago

    Fantastic! Keep it up

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