The writer’s dream

Andra Writes
Scuzzbucket
Published in
2 min readDec 18, 2022
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Olivia was a young poet with a passion for writing and a heart full of emotion. She poured her soul into every word she wrote, drawing inspiration from the world around her and the depths of her own feelings.

As a child, Olivia had always been drawn to the beauty of language and the power of the written word. She spent hours scribbling in her journal, pouring out her thoughts and feelings onto the page in an effort to make sense of the world.

As she grew older, Olivia’s talent for writing only seemed to blossom further. She won numerous awards for her poetry and was even invited to read her work at various literary events.

But despite her successes, Olivia couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing in her life. She longed for a sense of connection and belonging, and struggled to find it in the crowded, fast-paced city where she lived.

One day, while out walking, Olivia stumbled upon a small park nestled in a quiet corner of the city. It was a peaceful oasis, filled with trees and flowers and the sound of birds singing.

Feeling drawn to the park, Olivia began to visit every day, finding solace in the simple beauty of nature and the sense of calm it brought her. She spent hours sitting on a bench, lost in thought and writing poetry.

As the weeks went by, Olivia began to feel a sense of belonging and purpose that had eluded her for so long. She was finally able to find peace and happiness in the simple things in life, and her poetry reflected this newfound joy.

But just as Olivia was beginning to feel truly content, disaster struck. A sudden illness fell upon her, one that she could not shake. Despite all her efforts, she grew weaker and weaker, until she was bedridden and unable to write.

As the days passed, Olivia’s health continued to deteriorate, and she knew that her time was running out. But even in the face of death, she refused to give up hope. She believed that her poetry would live on, long after she was gone, carrying her spirit and her message to the world.

And so, with a heavy heart and a pen in hand, Olivia wrote one final poem, pouring all of her love, pain, and hope into the words. It was a bittersweet goodbye to the world, a farewell to all that she had known and loved.

When she had finished writing, Olivia closed her eyes and took her final breath, feeling at peace with the world and knowing that her poetry would live on forever.

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Andra Writes
Scuzzbucket

I like writing poems (first on paper, then here), as they make me feel good, in this sad world. Support me: https://andrawrites.medium.com/membership