#yes it is a genderneutral reader and nb and male people are encouraged to enjoy it too but in my head it was a female

[sayonera]

A guiding light in the darkest of the night

The grass was covered in the evening’s dew As with dusk’s arrival the shadows grew You were walking ‘round, viewing fireflies As a lovely voice began to rise

~ Are you lost in the dark, don’t know what to do? ~ ~ Lost in this dark that with each day grew? ~

T’was a pixie, a beautiful fae With flaming hair, floating your way The dewdrops around reflected her lightblue light While her word’s rhythm and tone sent your heart into flight

~ Are you caged by your thoughts and longing to be free? ~ ~ Don’t give into your despair, rejoice and follow me ~

The epiphanies grace filled the air It vanquished fear, it banished care But wonder withdrew itself, curiosity bloomed within So you asked about its intentions, asked about its kin

~ I know your worries, your dreams, past, future, fate and longing ~ ~ I am a Will-o’-the-wisp and I lead you to the place to which you are belonging ~

Her eyes were glowing, her smile was warm Her presence, her semblance induced calm But why this being cared to mind you struck you with awe So you interrupted again, asked her what she saw

~ I adore those who wander, it fills me with glee ~ ~ To comfort the broken, so come and dance with me ~

And then - with a flicker - like the breeze she was gone Arised at the far end of the clearing, waiting upon you, her voice must have been an angel’s token Yet you halted, for you were not broken

~ Your disheartened thoughts are severe, pervasive like cancer ~ ~ Does your existence even matter? I’ll show you the answer ~

You traced after her as the daylight continued to cease Baffled by how she uttered your darkest sorrows with ease Were you broken? Perhaps - you followed her form Her eyes were knowing, presence and smile were warm

~ Follow me, follow me, along the deemed path we go ~ ~ Follow me, follow me, to the end of your low ~

Each time you came closer she vanished once more - her laugh, so tranquil it made your heart sore - And then, just a few steps ahead, appeared her frame But still you couldn’t help but wonder about your aim

~ One step more and a further step ahead ~ ~ Ahead to the end of all your dread ~

The forest gained and then lost its density You walked for what felt like an eternity Yet you never truly started to bore Then further lights appeared, more and more

~ My brothers and sisters are joining us too ~ ~ They cherish and love you, just like I do ~

This creature’s affection made your chest fill with pride That something so graceful wanted you by her side You longed for nothing more than the embrace of the fairy But something about her next words made you wary

~ With me all your pain and dread will be gone ~ ~ Don’t look back, it’s not worth to dwell upon ~

It felt like an awakening from your lovestruck state Was this beauty, this miles-long wandering really your fate? You looked over the marsh, endless to roam Filled with eeriness and tiredness you turned back home

~ Your mundane struggle, does it ever cease to exhaust? ~ ~ You can be content, you don’t have to be lost ~

The magic of her voice enwrapped you once more The promise in it struck you down to the core And so you continued,  as if connected through unseeable ties Your game of luring and catch until dawn began to rise

~ Almost there, a few steps furthermore ~ ~ You will belong, better than ever before ~

The other Will-o’-the-wisps came nearer now In a delightful sing and dance - jump, twirl, bow They enlightened the swamp with their flickering lights When your step halted, though not due to the sights

~ My darling, my dearest, can you feel the joy? ~ ~ We are finally here, so dance, don’t be coy ~

Your foot was stuck, unmovable in the mire The fairies’ voices now an unearthly choir You sank deeper and deeper into the liquid ground Your Will-o’-the-wisp was just whirling around

~ No anguish, no worry, isn’t this what you wanted? ~ ~ I’ll salvage you from it all, so feel no longer haunted~

Panic grabbed you with icecold hands, enforcing it’s terrible reign You fought, you struggled against the tardy waves, alas it was all in vain As the mud filled your mouth and throat, you looked up in an attempt to cry But only your guides’ light and smile were to see; no hope, no sky

~ Be glad my love, you are finally free ~ ~ Now that you forever belong to me ~