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I Once

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I once took refuge in the tainted past
Clung to fairy tales and happy ends.
The foolishness of youth to think 'twould last;
I am--I was--as carefree as the winds.

But taint or not, their power over me
Was no less in their words than in spells cast
And in these days without them I am free.

But free from what? They speak to condescend;
One day I'll take up fairy tales again.
For :iconnapowrimo: day 26 (my birfday! Also, finally caught up! Kinda)

Rainis sonnet. Inspired by Lewis' dedication in the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Also slightly inspired by Antoine de St. Exupery.

Also this: "I loved in books more than I lived anywhere else."--Neil Gaiman
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shep4life's avatar
I like this one