My heart, my beloved,
the intelligence of my soul.
The pump that fights for me each second of my life.
Though it may become broken, it can never take a break.

Science tells me one can live without parts of the brain,
but my heart can never rest,
never surrender.

It is the silent drummer that marks my existence
steady, loyal, and tireless in its devotion.
Even when my spirit falters, it carries on,
whispering, “Stay. Breathe. Try again.”

It knows love before the mind can name it,
it forgives before the tongue can speak it.
My heart remembers what I forget
the warmth of sunrise, the tremble of hope,
the rhythm of prayers unspoken.

And though it may ache, crack, or bleed,
it does not abandon its sacred duty.
It beats not only for me,
but for every soul I have ever loved,
for every moment I dared to feel deeply.

So when I place my hand upon my chest
and feel its unending song,
I am reminded:
this is life’s greatest devotion
to keep beating,
even through the quiet ache of being human.

Reflection:
Take a moment today to listen to your own heartbeat, not with your ears, but with your awareness. Feel its steady rhythm beneath your palm and recognise the silent loyalty that carries you through each day. Your heart has witnessed joy, grief, love, and longing, yet it continues without complaint. Honour it with gratitude. Let every breath become a thank you, every pause a moment of reverence for this sacred companion within you.

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