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I reach out for the light

But am met with only night

By Emily McGuffPublished 2 months ago Updated 2 months ago 1 min read

I reach out for the light

Fingers reaching wide

But am met with only night

.

My bones feel wound too tight

All those fairytales, they lied

But I reach out for the light

.

My core is knotted fright

Though from stone I’ve bravery pried

But am met with only night

.

Tell me, will I be alright?

My hands are all but tied,

So I reach out for the light

.

The future calls, it invites

But not enough tears have I cried

I am met with only night

.

My voice grows thin despite

The sparks I’ve struck inside

So I reach out for the light

But am met with only night

Villanelle

About the Creator

Emily McGuff

Author of Crystalline (self-published on Amazon)

Lover of lyrics and poetry.

Obsessed with sci-fi and fantasy.

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