An Excerpt from The Nyverian Curse

“You will not hear or see me again where you are going.
You will feel shame, guilt, regret and loneliness.
You will feel loss, betrayal, hate…and fear.
You will find yourself much hardship.
You will find disease and agony.
And finally, you will die.”
Having heard all this,
The soul looked down, afraid.
“But my child, you will learn love.
There will be some in need of that love.
Only your love and courage can save them.
Only you can bring hope and joy to their lives.
Only the beat of your heart will bring them warmth.
And I will be with you through every single bit of it all.”
Looking up the soul said, “Then what are we waiting for?”

Hourglass, by Zeroth Kristophice