A maiden lost before her time, Her dying light casts a shadow upon a man's face Revealing the monster that has always existed. A fool reaches forward to grasp an illusion, A friend who is nothing but the mirror of a mirage Always avoiding the truth in the reflection. Welcome back to the island, friends, For it has been so long since then, When we wandered these shores in childish wonder And played these games in the shadows of absent stars. &&&&&&&&&&&& First place in The Monthly Gemstone Awards for the month of May's Family theme Third place for Fanfiction in The Butterfly Awards 2019 First place for Fanfiction in the Winter Rose Awards 2019: Summer Edition #TheLitAwards2019 #EliteAwards2019