DANIJELA ĆUK

 

 

Woman In Rose Petals

 

So gentle, she carries the scent of life,

each of her petals

is the smile upon her face.

Not everyone can pick her,

just like a rose,

a woman is the reflection of a beautiful soul.

 

Irresistible is her fragrance,

with which she knows how to charm;

with her scent she conquers all.

But if you wound even one of her petals,

the thorns she bears

will defend that woman.

 

Tiny petals are her garment,

each rose is a woman.

And just as a rose does not allow just anyone to touch it,

so a woman does not easily surrender

the petals of her life.

 

Do not let her wither—protect her,

be careful,

defend her from the foot that wishes to crush her,

for once she stops breathing,

like a rose… she no longer carries her scent.

 

I Love Life

 

I love life when the sun is shining,

when its light brings me each new day.

With gratitude I open my eyes every morning,

and I wash myself in love.

 

I love it even when nothing flows smoothly,

when it strikes with all its might,

when it wounds my heart to exhaustion,

when it shows me how heavy it can be.

 

I embrace every challenge it places before me,

and I do not give up, for that is who I am.

Let it set a hundred challenges before me—

I will still love it.

 

Life is only one;

who am I to trample it with weakness?

It cannot defeat me—

only I can defeat myself.

 

And that I do not allow, no,

for I know each day is worth more than gold.

That is why I live life to the fullest,

and I do not let my strength fade.

 

I am here for a reason;

I have my purpose.

Love matters to me in every field,

for without love there is no life.

That is why I love it, because life… is beauty.

 

DANIJELA ĆUK

 

DANIJELA ĆUK was born on May 25, 1989, in Vukovar and resides in Čavle, Croatia. She is engaged in writing poetry and prose. So far, she has published three independent poetry collections and has participated in more than 60 collaborative poetry anthologies. Her poetry has been published in international magazines and online portals, and it has been honored with numerous diplomas and awards. In addition to writing, the author is also involved in volunteer work.