
as it fades—
diminishing
lowering, depleting
to a thin line
before the advent
of opaque oblivion—
the soul sinks
knowing this light
could be
its
last.
POET’S NOTE:
Inspired by VNV Nation’s song, “As It Fades.” Part of The Thinking Dark collection.
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.

This Macabre Monday
Devilishly Dreadful
The Boy Detective; or,
The Crimes of the Collective
Monday, October 5, 2026
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