*** There was a couple killed holding hands as russia rained missiles and drones on Kyiv... Rest in Peace all of you killed by this evil... *** Woke to sirens, like we often do The kettle whistled, sky still bruised dark blue You smiled at me, your tired eyes still kind Another day to live, and leave a trace behind We fixed the window, cracked from weeks ago Taped the glass like scars we’ll never show We shared our tea, the last of jasmine leaves Outside, the silence crawled beneath the eaves We whispered dreams like rebels in the dark Our breath was smoke, our hearts a single spark I’m holding your hand while you're holding mine The world falls around us, but we’re still aligned In this moment, there's nothing to say The warmth between us won’t blow away I’m holding your hand… And I won’t let it go We made a plan, to plant the spring anew You said the lilacs might still push through The photo frames all trembled on the shelf But we just held each other—held ourselves No soldier’s boots, no flags or lines Just folded clothes and borrowed time We didn’t fight, we only stayed In the home we made… We stayed I’m holding your hand while you're holding mine Even now, as the silence realigns Though the sky is torn and the sirens cry In your touch, I still feel why I’m holding your hand… And I won’t let it go We’re watching you now, from the quiet above Still holding hands, still holding love
