comfort

the people this is dedicated to know who they are. thank you <3

on days when it feels like i haven't achieved much, even bringing a smile on someone's face feels like a big accomplishment.

the joke wasn't that funny, but they laughed.

it's a weird feeling, but my heart tells me that it's comfort.

at times when someone thanks me for just being there to listen about their day, those two words feel more precious than gold.

i'll probably forget it a week later, but the moment was memorable.

it's a weird feeling, but my heart tells me that it's comfort.

whenever the burden of anxiety and worries about the future is weighing me down, a small smile, a gentle nudge, and a knowing glance is all it takes for me to stop thinking about it.

later that day i won't even remember what i was upset about, but the happiness will linger for a long time.

it's a weird feeling, but my heart tells me that it's comfort.

comfort. it's a feeling i consider to be one of the most invaluable things i have the privilege of experiencing.

comfort. it's a hug from the person you meet early in the morning in the empty hallways of school.

comfort. it's the food placed at the dinner table after a long day.

comfort. it's laced in one's smiles, laughs, eyes, and touch.

comfort. it doesn't have to be just physical. it could be a text from someone miles away from you.

comfort. it's what i'm thankful to receive. it's what i hope to give.

- enakshi <3