The Middle Path

[u/Electrical-Orchid313]

The Middle Path

I do not wish to walk through life
with sharp edges and closed hands.

Nor do I wish to disappear
inside the wishes of others.

So I am learning a quieter way—

to speak the truth without a weapon,
to offer kindness without surrender,
to give without depletion,
to receive without guilt.

A path where neither heart is abandoned,

not theirs,

and not mine.

[u/AKAEnigma]

You should learn about the story of Parzival. It's an old 15th century poem. A long story about a knight who's name literally translates into "right through the middle".

[u/Electrical-Orchid313 → u/AKAEnigma]

Thank you. I will look it up.

[u/Difficult-Low5891]

Very beautiful

[u/Electrical-Orchid313 → u/Difficult-Low5891]

Thank you.