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Into the dark, where I journey so far 

Lies a cold, jagged, and dire place

A place where so many have travelled 

And now, so few remain


Where the credence of joy, love, and faith once took place

Is now sovereign by the masters of hate, desolation, and distain. 

I can feel the shadows of the past linger behind me 

Like a wolf who stalks it's prey

Wondering from seconds into minutes 

If I'll ever see the light of day. 


I tell myself its not much further 

And that it's never too late

To spark the embers into flames 

To reignite the fire that once burned through my veins 

As I trek onward to the hearth 

I see ghostly silhouettes of familiar people I use to know

Reliving their traumas like a ship looking for it's port

But no matter the length of their voyage

So to speak

These haunting figures will forever belong to the sea


I finally make my way to the sand of time

And I suddenly reflect on precious moments that were given to me

Moments that I neglected and left behind 

Echoes from the sand plead onto me 

With every moan, groan, and cry

To alleviate and turn back time


Closer and closer now 

I near the abandon hearth 

Cold god-like winds lash against my skin

Like a bullwhip to glass

My bones become brittle 

They feel like granite turning to ash. 

But nevertheless, I must persevere


See my entire future rest upon what I must do

And for what I must keep safe 

What I must.....is survive

And what I must.... is endure. 

For the time is now 

And the endgame is clear 


I will reignite my grace 

For my grace is a hearth 

and the hearth is my heart 

I'll defend it well

And to the every end

Forever vigorously against the dark