∴ lone kayaker in the morning fog, paddles carve frigid waters ∴
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whole
∴ whole in peace, life’s art of serene strength ∴
dysania
∴ in icy realms, where dawn is a frosty web
dysania charms me and beckons from my bed
yet, within this tangle, resilience takes its stand
facing the day, warmed by soul’s command ∴
i can taste it with my eyes
snollygoster
∴ surrounded by howling sluagh, malicious tylwyth teg, and fanged snollygosters frothing and murmuring lies, i did not lose a wink. nestled under the moon dog and the comfort of my frost-covered bedroll, i breathed in the tranquility of winter’s chill, for they have no hold on me ∴
vermilion
∴ the last flame of vermilion skies seared into my eyes,
venturing into the dark
a guiding ember when Venus and the moon hid behind clouds
strong winds, nearly lifting me, undeterred
upon the ridge-line trail, through hours I trekked
until my path led me to only you ∴
this wasn’t the book she ordered
∴ this wasn’t the book she ordered; instead, a tome revealing ancient ensorcellments entwined with nature’s healing · each page resonated with the mountains’ rhythm, awakening dormant magic within her · intrigued, she traced the pages, wondering if she could mend more than what she read ·
in the quiet anticipation of her lover’s return, she pondered the possibility of these spells also holding uncharted depths into their connection · for they too shared the spirit of the wild ∴