The Darkness it Could Not Bear
( Not ) a Nonet
Let me tell you a tale of ten years past
of a lantern held high; defiant
against an abyss that threatened
to douse a radiant dream,
yet unable to fight
against self-hatred -
that darkness that it
could not bear
on its
own.
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Author's note:
Oops, just realized this needed to be 100 words minimum for the challenge...oh well! xD I'm so sleep deprived.
RIP my brain.
About the Creator
Amanda Starks
Epic fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Magic, swords, and monsters abound!
You can check out my website here!
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