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Before the Dark

The villain wasn't always a villain. Once upon a time, they laughed like sunlight on pebbles in a river, Heart soft and eyes wide with wonder. But the world sharpened its teeth against them. An act of Betrayal and a wound, and a silence for too long. They reached out and called for aid, No one responded. So, they built walls by way of broken trust, hid their heart in the dark, and learned to use pain like a tool. Now we call them a monster, but ask yourself this instead- Who's the monster that hurt them first? ~hira~

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Date: 6/8/2025 6:12:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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Date: 6/5/2025 6:00:00 AM
Monsters beget monsters, sadly. Nice first post Hira and welcome to PS!
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