‘Just a fairytale’ and other artistic contributions

“Reflect.” Photo contribution by: Johnathon Merrills

Written by: Katelynn Webster

Life is a fairytale;
full of rare pixies, mermaid lagoons, and houses made of magic amongst the trees.
castles in faraway places,
buried treasure,
and tales of adventures in mysterious place–
but they never tell you what it takes to build a fairytale.
the curses you’ll face,
the fire-breathing dragons you’ll battle,
the grief so overwhelming that it will be close to impossible to see a light beyond the darkness.
Life is not just a fairytale;
full of rarity, pools of sweat and tears, and houses made of all your worst nightmares amongst the demons.
castles barricaded with thick walls,
buried secrets,
and tales of bravery in the darkest of places,
but they never tell you that this is what it takes to build a fairytale.


“My secret place.” Photo contribution by: Johnathon Merrills

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