Isolation
When faced with times of trouble and fear,
Curtains drawn with words unspoken,
I stand alone with spirit broken.
Despite days of darkness remaining clear,
Is the absence of my lover here.
Their words of comfort, a simple token,
Of care and devotion, before I am woken,
To the painful silence that caused my tears.
Yet when I look toward the distant moon,
It stands alone with enchanting power.
Then listen to the nightingale’s yearning tune,
It sings with passion on the ancient tower.
With a heavy heart, I know that one day soon,
The tide will turn against this lonely hour.
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New Beginnings is our third and final volume of 2020. It is also our longest yet, with close to 100 pieces having been sent in for review from over 80 writers. Additionally, this volume marks a step towards making our initiative even more inclusive, having opened submissions for art and photography, too.
2021 may not be the new beginning for which we are all hoping. In fact, it is likely that the world will stay largely the same. However, that doesn’t stop us doing what we can to make it a little better. In supporting and being involved in an initiative whose primary motivation is to build one another up, our team and readership have certainly proven to be committed to making positive change already.
First published by Ta Voix 2020