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Dark Side of the Mountain

By Angel Whelan

By Angel WhelanPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
Art by Josu Solano

Your summit lured them.

Now lifeless dolls, dreams destroyed.

Shattered on your slopes.

nature poetry

About the Creator

Angel Whelan

Angel Whelan writes the kind of stories that once had her checking her closet each night, afraid to switch off the light.

Finalist in the Vocal Plus and Return of The Night Owl challenges.

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  1. Excellent storytelling

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  • Meagan Dion3 years ago

    Oooh, kudos! This is well done!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Gorgeous piece. So powerful. Well done.

  • Absolutely loved that you went on a darker path for your poem. This would definitely stand out! I loved it!

  • Mark Crouch3 years ago

    Very dark but fantastic.

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    I loved the dark tone to this one!! Excellent work :)

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