life roots us in its tangle
while the sky drifts beyond reach,
a bridge of thoughts stretch over the dark
where absence carves out its own space,
then dawn arrives
cradling the sun’s first touch,
dissolving the weight of sleep into the air
and in the cracks of our shared resolve,
hope whispers its quiet promise,
each word an echo
temporarily impermanent
and yet, and yet,
from skin to the heart
a chorus of light
floods the silence,
binding us
in a deep, endless
embrace.
Image Description: The sun rises on the horizon. The wet ground reflects the sky. The sky and its wisps of clouds hold hues of red, pink, orange, yellow, teal, blue, and purple. A person standing with their arms outstretched is silhouetted at the center of the photo.
Credit: Mohamed Nohassi / Unsplash
About the Author
As an introvert, Raven Branhard (he/him) finds his voice through writing about his interactions with the world. Raven is a British citizen of Persian descent, and his upbringing was shaped by travel across Europe and Asia due to his father's work as well as political circumstances. Raven's poetry explores a range of social interactions and emotions, encompassing themes of love, longing, joy, and contentment. Read more of Raven's work on Threads under the name @ravenbranhard. Raven plans to release a poetry anthology in 2025.
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