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Behind the Lattice

 

her world is carved in stone  

intricate patterns cage her breath  

fingers trace the edges of shadows  

time folds like linen behind walls  

 

her skin reflects gilded light softly  

veils shimmer like changing fires  

on sunset seas and morning mist  

her silk whispers when she moves  

 

protection feels like unearned chains  

freedom a melody she’s never sung  

she dreams of rain through her lips  

wind carrying secrets she never told  

 

but even hidden she cannot escape  

suffering finds her in quiet corners  

the heart wilts without open air  

its darkest wounds bloom in silence