Austin Price, Editor in Chief
To the one that I lost, thank you for my first date.
I didn't know you were an angel trapped in Hell
Until you made your escape
I didn't know what you were
Until it was far too late
Your wings were fractured
Your feathers were torn
Your bones were cracked
Your body, scorned
Your heart was broken
Your soul in tatters
You began to break
As your mind was shattered
You saw the world differently
Taking snapshots in your mind
Your brain played tricks on you
Again and again, time after time
You were a sunflower
Although you couldn’t see it
I wish I would’ve stayed with you
Then maybe you would’ve believed it
A quiet observer
Sitting silently in the night
You took care of others
But smothered your own light
I let you go
And maybe that was a mistake
Maybe if I had stayed
Your life you wouldn’t take
This world was not designed for you
It’s a barren wasteland
You left it behind
With the scars on your hands
What a long walk you’ve had
Trying to get through life
Taking all of your energy
Taking all of your might
Your wings lay useless
Trapped in a sinister vine
I wish I could’ve freed them
And taught you how to fly
This world has failed you
You did not deserve this pain
You felt unreasonable selfishness
And you hung your head in shame
While we can never make more
I treasure the memories we have
I will never forget you
For in my mind, you are trapped
I hope you’re safe now
I hope you’ve finished your journey
I hope it’s not my fault
Though this lesson I am still learning
Goodbye sweet angel
I know I’ll see you again
You are now in the golden palace
And your soul has been cleansed