Her words, her will, her worth
Trampled and trodden
Forgotten
But for her
Flickering light
Fueled by ferocity
Molded with might
Courage compiled
Resilience reconciled
Wolves wryly grin
Circling again
Nevertheless, she persisted
Laurie Wise, Excerpt from ‘Nevertheless, She Persisted,’ Darker Objects
“Darker Objects is a phenomenal curation of the most talented and diverse voices and artists who have inspired each other over years of creative camaraderie. These pieces have been lying in the shadows waiting for their moment to shine and I am honored to be included in this treasured collection.”
-Laurie Wise
Laurie Wise resides in the Pacific Northwest, where she gardens, rescues dogs, and writes poetry and prose. She finds her inspiration stumbling through the darkness, searching for signs of life. Wise has been published in several anthologies, including Darker Objects, Sudden Denouement Anthology Volume 1, All the Lonely People, Swear to Me, and We Will Not Be Silenced. Her essays on mental health and chronic pain have been featured in The Mighty. Laurie has been a member of online literary groups, Blood into Ink, Whisper and the Roar, and Sudden Denouement Literary Collective.
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