o, giddy flame, why lead thou me so far away?
long into the night and far into the waters have i sought your solace.
yet, not a thing have i found that will this darkness keep at bay.
why do you elude me so?
o, sweet igni, why keep thou to thyself thy precious light?
Apr 11
Apr 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM UTC
o, giddy flame, why lead thou me so far away?
long into the night and far into the waters have i sought your solace.
yet, not a thing have i found that will this darkness keep at bay.
why do you elude me so?
o, sweet igni, why keep thou to thyself thy precious light?
a poem I wrote a few years ago while in the throes of a depressive episode. if you're suffering and also finding yourself chasing the proverbial light of happiness, please know that you're not alone and that you are loved. <3
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