[Intro – soft acoustic guitar, birds, gentle radio static] Today’s broadcast… May contain extra tissues. And fewer words. Thank you for your patience. ⸻ [Verse 1] Woke up coughing Nose bright red Brain said “cancel” Heart said “instead…” Maybe just a softer version Maybe take another route Maybe showing up looks different Than I first imagined out loud ⸻ [Pre-Chorus] I don’t have to choose Between all or none Sometimes gentle progress Still gets things done ⸻ [Chorus] I still showed up Just differently With extra music And herbal tea I honored my body I honored my word Some days the quietest version Still deserves to be heard I still showed up And that was enough Not because I pushed too hard But because I adjusted with love ⸻ [Verse 2] Less explaining More guitar Let the playlist Carry part Trading speeches For melodies Letting rest and purpose Coexist peacefully ⸻ [Bridge – spoken] Maybe resilience Isn’t pretending nothing hurts. Maybe resilience Is bringing a blanket. Drinking water. Asking for help. And pressing play. ⸻ [Breakdown – fake public service announcement] The Department of Gentle reminds listeners: Accommodations Are still participation. Adjusting the plan Does not mean abandoning it. ⸻ [Final Chorus] I still showed up With slower feet With softer words And a steadier beat The goal was never Perfect attendance The goal was always Sustainable presence I still showed up I still belong Even if today Looks different than yesterday’s song ⸻ [Outro – piano, birds, distant applause] Hydration levels… Improving. Energy reserves… Protected. Broadcast complete. See you next time.
