Thanatos Drew the Line
I couldn't cross for you
Years of idealization I
gave you, seeing only life, love.
But your warmth —Promethean—
wanted too much from me.
I am no eagle,
your sacrifice
one I could
never
bear.
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Thank you for reading my nonet for the Vocal "Breakup Nonet" Challenge! This poem was inspired by my "break up" with my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. For most of my early life, I was convinced I would be a vet and help animals. I realized around high school that being a vet would require me to euthanize animals, and I discovered, even if this procedure was the kindest for the creature, I would not be able to do it.
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Hannah E. Aaron
Hello! I'm mostly a writer of fiction and poetry that tend to involve nature, family, and the idea of growth at the moment. Otherwise, I'm a reader, crafter, and full-time procrastinator!
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Comments (2)
well done
I’m positive I wouldn’t be able to euthanize either. As necessary as it might be, the memories would be haunting. Lovely, nonet!