in the shadow of another

[ByePolar]

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In shadows deep, where echoes dwell,
A tale untold, a soul's farewell.
A boy, lost within his own strife,
Yearning for recognition in the tapestry of life.

In his brother's shadow, he stood unseen,
A name eclipsed, a forgotten dream.
The weight of bitterness, a heavy shroud,
As he fought against the currents, strong and proud.

A complex dance of love and hate,
For his brother, both envy and fate.
A rivalry fierce, yet a bond so deep,
As he grappled with emotions he couldn't keep.

The occultic forces, a double-edged blade,
Empowering his spirit, yet driving him to the shade.
Madness encroached, like a tempest's wrath,
A battle within, his fragile mind on a treacherous path.

In the final clash, victory denied,
As fate's cruel hand, his hope defied.
The weight of his name, heavy and forlorn,
A legacy fading, into oblivion's mourn.

Yet amidst the despair, a flicker of light,
A belief that his story, though veiled from sight,
Lives on in whispers, in those who knew,
The depth of his struggles, his soul's value.

Though forgotten by the world's gaze,
His essence lingers, in heartfelt praise.
His battles fought, his sacrifices made,
In the hearts that remember, his legacy won't fade.

In the tapestry of life, he finds his rest,
A poignant reminder, of a soul's quest.
For even in darkness, his light remains,
A testament to the depths of human pains.

For as long as one lived, the other would reside,
A lingering presence, forever intertwined.
In the depths of their shared history's lore,
Even though forgotten, would endure evermore.

So let his name be whispered, in quiet refrain,
A poet's elegy, an echo that remains.
Calyx, the forgotten hero, in shadows cast,
His story etched in the echoes of the past.

I love you, Ed.

I'll be here with you always.

To humble you though, your head is big enough as is.

It's my turn to take care of you.

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