Aerie - FHS Literary and Art Magazine DISSONANCE - 2020 Issue - Volume 15 | Page 41

Inaya Zubair, 12

"Karl Amongst the Trees"

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There is no direction

For the northern star is covered,

And Sparrow’s compass, gone.

Thoughts do not mingle here,

For the fog disperses them.

Leaving me blank.

To stand still

Or to walk infinitely.

Would lead me to now.

Because the Forever Forest

Shows no mercy.