Fairy Core

"Fairy Core" is a poem by Matthew S. Breslau. It was first published on May 25th, 2018.

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You don’t get it. You were a part of one of the most Integral parts of my childhood. Whether you know it or not, You formed who I am today– You helped shaped the man I became When you took your position As one of the few Who empowered the masses Slumped together in cyberspace In worship of a citric god And his disciples. I could not have asked For someone more fair And mature To have led the march into battle Against ignorance, Against injustice, Against trolls. At your core, Maybe you don’t need to get it, But I would not be the man I am at twenty-six Without the firm, Platonic, Guiding hand That you outstretched to me When I was finding my way through the dark At fifteen.