Don't Lose Yourself |Poetry|
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Complete Wed, Aug 6, 2025<5 mins
Even the most stubborn windows open after a push.
But what if, in chasing beauty beyond the glass, you forget your own?
This short yet powerful piece explores the quiet ache of seeking something more-only to realize you were the color, the light, the art all along.
A gentle reminder for the lost hearts and searching souls: don't dim yourself trying to brighten someone else's world.
Written by Lyra Sage.
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