…And now I am the ‘Tin Man’
a rusting carapace of my former self
seeking redemption
through a love that eludes me
as time ticks ever forward
inside the hollows
of this empty shell.
© Ginny Brannan 2023
**Image borrowed from and full credit given to the artwork of Greg Hildebrandt. He and his twin brother, Tim, are well-known artists in the fantasy art world, . Their illustrations have illuminated The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Favorite Fairy Tales, and the original Star Wars poster, to name a sampling of their work.
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