Jaliyah Dukes

In shadows where my fears do hide,

My heart once strong now feels the night.

I'm tired of life's rough, endless ride,

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Emotions drain, tears dry.

In this lonely life, we wonder why.

A mother who loves, yet walks away,

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Confusion, friendship's strange mix,

Friend's obsession, tearing me apart like a stitch.

Loyalty's pull, love's uncertain bond,

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In the world of screens, love did flow,

Two young girls who met, yet never close.

Despite the distance, their bond grew strong,

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In a world intertwined, love and sickness aligned,

I sought to help her fight, to mend her mind's design.

But her resilience like a serpent coiled tight,

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