b'I. Am. Free I. Mourned.By Ashley Marchesi Pulled from the avalanche,carried away,Once you pledged, stricken tears,Ill never cause pain, suddenly scornful,laying ever so peacefully, uttering, Whyd you leave?enveloped in strong arms, responding, disdainfully,soothing warmth washing over, hatefully, This is YOUR fault,you swore. I. Departed.I. Listened. Youll never shed a tear,Sincere assurances, yet all around,rolling off your tongue, the worlds burning,soft, perfect voice, to the ground,stunning lips, smoke blinding my vision,drifting through my consciousness. panicking, rapid convictions,I. Saw. deteriorating emotions,Ernest oaths, sorrow, grief, anguish, heartbreak,vows to stay, wheres asylum,whispering, Never alone again, without illusion.valued and loved, I. Changed.taken away forever. Dreams are nightmares,I. Hoped. caught in isolation,Holding hands through hardships, hopes, aspirations,breathing in, lamenting the past,letting go, welcoming anticipation.sighing, Mine forever, I. Grew.contrasting, Is willpower,The same. holding bruised handsI. Felt. are boundaries,Stuck in a relentless blizzard, fighting intrusive contemplations?sharp jagged ice, can weakness,the weight, turn to strength?unbearably heavy, who am I after disillusion?bleeding and begging, Inspired.calling for help. I. Am. Free.volume 16 | SPARK 2024-2513'