The Darkness it Could Not Bear
( Not ) a Nonet
Let me tell you a tale of ten years past
of a lantern held high; defiant
against an abyss that threatened
to douse a radiant dream,
yet unable to fight
against self-hatred -
that darkness that it
could not bear
on its
own.
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Author's note:
Oops, just realized this needed to be 100 words minimum for the challenge...oh well! xD I'm so sleep deprived.
RIP my brain.
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Amanda Starks
Fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Subscribe to my free newsletter at www.amandastarks.com for updates!
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Comments (4)
RIP your brain but mine is most grateful to read your writing Amanda!
You’ve captured that fragile balance between light and darkness so vividly. Such a shame it didn't make the word count!
argh, like Stephanie I thought it was a clever visual side to the poem. but argh I knew this was going to be way too relatable! well done and dont worry, approach it with fresh eyes and you may be able to expand the word count!
I love how each line gets shorter, mimicking a flame going out. It’s a sad poem, but it perfectly captures that feeling of self-hatred taking over. Well done.