I laid my hands upon the altar,
knuckles bruised from silent prayers,
whispers turned to fleeting echoes,
lost among the empty air.
I built you bridges out of marrow,
stitched the stars into your sky,
gave you light when nights were hollow,
yet you never asked me why.
My name fades in nameless hours,
scattered like the autumn leaves,
a monument of quiet labor
built for those who never grieve.
And still, I stand, arms outstretched,
woven from the threads of care.
The world moves on—I disappear,
a ghost who gave, yet none were there.
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM UTC
I laid my hands upon the altar,
knuckles bruised from silent prayers,
whispers turned to fleeting echoes,
lost among the empty air.
I built you bridges out of marrow,
stitched the stars into your sky,
gave you light when nights were hollow,
yet you never asked me why.
My name fades in nameless hours,
scattered like the autumn leaves,
a monument of quiet labor
built for those who never grieve.
And still, I stand, arms outstretched,
woven from the threads of care.
The world moves on—I disappear,
a ghost who gave, yet none were there.
1. Sacrifice Without Reward
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