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I am They

Gender is a construct

By Steph RuffPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Top Story - January 2024
I am They
Photo by pedro silva on Unsplash

Hear the ripples

that scream into waves;

the fireflies

that blind in the night.

Buried in silence

the wind carries their song.

They dance between shadows

and kill between moments;

Time does not stand alone.

Crackles of the mist

drowned by fog so thick

it suffocates everyone

not asleep so sound.

Footsteps and grabbing hands,

bones broken,

Reshapen,

Lives collapsed and restarted.

Do you know the beasts that lair beneath?

Do you know the souls battled for centuries?

Do you know the fabrics of space, the friendship of time, the hidden reality between space time?

I do.

They are me.

I am them.

They are they and they am I.

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Steph Ruff

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  • T. Licht8 months ago

    that finish... so good!! congrats on TS!

  • Anna 2 years ago

    Congrats on Top Story!🥳

  • Toby Heward2 years ago

    Truly makes one think

  • Wow! This was tormentingly beautiful ❤️

  • Bew2 years ago

    Your compelling and skillfully written story kept me eagerly anticipating the next developments, skillfully blending emotions and suspense for a truly captivating experience. I'd appreciate it if you could also take a moment to read my work!

  • Test2 years ago

    Thumbs up for your effort! Keep the outstanding work—congrats!

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Beautiful & loving it!!!♥️♥️💕

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