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Shadow Of The Soul

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By Sian N. CluttonPublished 5 months ago 1 min read
Shadow Of The Soul
Photo by Stefano Pollio on Unsplash

The Mind is a most mysterious place,

One of doubt and self-loathing, hidden dark.

Yet, sprinklings of elegance - quiet grace,

In place of shadow, soul seeking a spark.

Question everything, know nothing for sure,

Certainty, a thin veil of quiet doubt.

Wishing conviction could grasp us once more,

And rock us softly, ending the drought.

Confidence eludes the greatest of minds,

In its shadow, forever searching blind,

Almost graspable, yet slightly behind,

The intricate ways of the burdened mind.

The heavy heart swirls as the world doth spin,

Searching, desperate for the courage within.

SonnetStream of ConsciousnessMental Health

About the Creator

Sian N. Clutton

A horror and thriller writer at heart, who's recently decided to take a stab at other genres.

I sincerely hope you find something that either touches your soul or scares your socks off.

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