A Shard of Ice
A free verse poem straight from the heart
The quickened beat of a wounded heart
Struck thoughtlessly by a shard of ice
So rapidly does the heart still
And the blood cool
Their passions fade 'neath falling snow
Ardor ebbs like the tide
Oceans of impossibility freeze
And newborn blooms succumb to frost
One, then, is trapped below this gelid shell
Numb to both glistening sun and somber rain
Yearning for the hearthen warmth
of a single touch
To commence the thaw
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One of the many inspirations for this poem is a quote from The Witcher: The Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski: "'Truth,' the kestrel said, 'is a shard of ice.'"
This quote comes from when Geralt feels a pang of depression during a hard period between himself and his true love, Yennifer. When the couple try to work through the problem, Geralt asks one of Yennifer's familiars summoned from their bond about the essence of truth. In the earnest effort to avoid spoilers for a book I love, it suffices to say that it is always good to remember that there is always wisdom in fantasy.
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By Adam Diehl5 days ago in Fiction
Comments (18)
I couldn't agree more, Ian; there is always wisdom to be found in fantasy. Congratulations on your top story!
I love that this is inspired by the witchery! Excellent! This felt so connected to nature it was like walking through wilds - brilliantly done Ian!
Congrats on TS!
This is beautiful and poignant, Ian and agree wholeheartedly about there being wisdom in fantasy! Tolkein and Pratchett always come to mind! congrats on Top Story!
I grinned as I read this. I also loved the Witcher. Congrats on your top story
So melancholy yet deep with meaning. Congratulations on the TS
And congratulations on the Top Story. 🎉
Indeed, sometimes you find wisdom in unexpected places.
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congratulations on your Top Story!
🎉 Congrats on getting Top Story! 🌟 So well deserved — I’m super proud of you! 🙌💖 I seriously can’t wait to read the next one… I know it’s gonna be just as amazing! ✍️🔥 Keep shining! 💫
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Congratulations on your top story! This poem is beautifully written—haunting, delicate, and full of emotional depth.
I think Sword of Destiny is where my interest fizzled out 😬
Excellent incisive words though I still have to watch The Witcher though my daughter loves it
Oooo, gelid is a new word for me. Loved your poem!
wonderful <3 (I also like The Witcher <3)
Very well written.