Pause for a moment. Take a breath. Or simply sit quietly and let yourself be here.

This bilingual audio poem blends English with the soft, melodic sounds of Polish — offering not only meaning but the beauty of language itself. The Slavic tones invite you to experience mindfulness through both content and the resonance of words, as their rhythm and frequency gently reach the body and mind.

Created for sensitive, feeling souls, this poetic meditation is an invitation to slow down, notice the subtle dance within, and tune in to the quiet pulse of life around you. It is about silence, movement, and the deeper source of strength we carry inside.
Press play when you need a moment to breathe or simply be. Sometimes, a minute of poetry is all it takes.

Affirmation of Maturity – A Bilingual Reflection on the Inner Voice

Words are not just content – they are also sound, rhythm, and energy that carry meaning.
 That’s why in this affirmation of maturity, I use two languages, allowing one thought to resonate more deeply and fully.
I let Polish and English intertwine, creating a shared space for reflection and calm. Let it truly resonate. From a scientific perspective, maturity is not just a sum of experiences or age – it is the ability for self-reflection, recognizing one’s emotions, and making conscious decisions.

Psychologists emphasize that the inner voice I speak of is the result of developing self-awareness and self-empathy. This voice allows us to separate impulses from values, pause for a moment, and choose what truly serves us. In this affirmation, maturity is not something fixed forever – it can fall asleep or get lost, but it can always be gently awakened. It is a calm certainty that whispers: “Hey, you know what to do, you know what to say. Don’t be rash, but be yourself.
 Don’t be harsh, but be decisive.”

The bilingual form of this piece strengthens the message – because no matter the language, we all seek the same wisdom and peace within ourselves. Allow these words—and their sound—to truly resonate within you.


Maturity has lived with me from the  start.It knows how to guide me toward what is good,and what might harm me.Sometimes maturity falls asleep for a moment,but I gently wake it up,whispering to myself-
“Hey, you know what to do,you know what to say.Don’t rush, but be yourself.Don’t be harsh, but be strong.”
Hey, you know what to do,
Hey, you know what to say.
Take your time, be true,
Let your heart lead the way.
Don’t rush, just be yourself,
Don’t be harsh, but be strong.
Find your voice, find your help,
You’ve been wise all along.

https://www.milkamalzahn.pl/english-biography/

Miłka Malzahn is a versatile Polish artist who professionally engages in philosophy and sound. She is a journalist, writing books that blur genre boundaries.

https://www.milkamalzahn.pl/english-biography/

She has published several books, including short story collections like "Baronowa Późna Jesień" and "Nie ma mono (opowiadania są)", which explores the spiritual life of singles and is described as a multi-layered story about abandoning the illusion of monologue.

Another short story collection, "Kosmos w Ritzu," blends detective and fantastical conventions, prompting readers to question reality. Her novels include "Królowa rabarbaru" and "W płaszczu świata," which questions our perception of reality and presents her philosophy of existence. Her recent fiction includes "Miasto po Twojej stronie powiek".

She is also the author of poetry collections like "Rzeczy wydarzone". Beyond writing,

Miłka Malzahn is a vocalist and creates music, having released albums such as "Mapa" and "Sequel".   She also writes plays and song lyrics.

Miłka Malzahn is active in the audio sphere as well. She hosts music programs on Polish Radio Białystok and contributes to the internet Radio Danielka. She also runs an off-air podcast channel called "Dziennik Zmian", and has a Substack with podcasts like "Kobiety z Kiedyś". She even offers to create custom audiobooks and fairy tales as "bajkoPisarka".

Her books appear to appeal to readers who enjoy literature that blends genres and explores the boundaries of reality, offering a "quantum fairy tale" experience. "Nie ma mono" specifically addresses the spiritual life of singles. Her work has also engaged younger audiences, as seen by the discussions of "Kosmos w Ritzu" by high school students.

She also creates content specifically for children through her "bajkoPisarka" initiative.

Poetry often finds its roots in the mundane. It springs from the everyday experiences that surround us – the quiet observation of clouds drifting by, the subtle nuances of a familiar street, the unspoken emotions we encounter daily. Look closely at the ordinary; within it, you'll often discover the extraordinary heart of poetry...

I've got clouds above my head,
But they hold no rain.
A shower of glass will soon descend,
Bringing only pain.
Someone's slipped off their shoes,
Left them in the hall's dim light.
Frozen whispers linger, it's true,
Echoes in the quiet night.
No baskets plummeting from window panes,
No coffee brewed with earthy grime.
And though anonymous letters might possess a pristine verse,
Yet no one with a guiltless heart would read such tales to sleep.

https://www.milkamalzahn.pl/english-biography/

I sleep well I dream fairytales
From which endorphins swell in my brain
The hormon of happiness looks after my ovaries
 I look after the rest I set alarm clock
Not to oversleep
To manage
To drink the morning coffee
 In the pace Made once Some time ago....

Landscape, the geographical one, i.e. terrain, vegetation, water bodies etc. and the symbolic, cultural one - will be different, depending on the moment of life at which we look. And I think we all know the feeling when we visit a place we haven't seen for a long time, and there is "everything wrong".

 PS. Such journeys are really treacherous.

 There are landscapes that "last a lifetime", but probably not everyone has found such a place. Besides, you can have several landscapes in you and build structures from their layers in you.

 And we know that this older view is somewhere underneath, and that is why - pay attention to the landscape that you have at your disposal today, for yourself!
It's important.

the language of memory

In every town and city in Poland during the times of the Polish People's Republic (the 1970s and 1980s are important in that moment), there was an officially elegant place. It was a café, a community centre, a restaurant.... variously. But it was the face of luxury in this poor country in this grey reality. In Białowieża it was the Iwa hotel. We are remembering this place this place (me, Malgsia and Lars), because whoever has seen it once - will never forget it.

and besides memories - they have that international vibe, a common language of memory, don't they?


https://www.milkamalzahn.pl/english-biography/