Nightlight

Melissa Mahadeo

i was never one to believe 

fairies could fly at night 

and run away with my dreams 

leaving in their place realities 

i never thought i’d need 

angels in disguise 

sprites of a celestial light 

collapsed in a space and time where there is no you and i 

only i cry at night 

because i know the sun will dry my eyes 

string of stars 

i cross my heart 

fairies fly away to find a new peace of mind 

silence underneath 

i never fall asleep without you 

twinkle of stars in the night 

i want you by my side 

even if 

it means you’ll disappear in the daylight 

like magic 

fairy dust in the sheets 

leave me with proof it's not a dream 

everything isn’t exactly how it seems 

in the morning 

i finally 

realize 

Rose Ross is an art student who has a desire to learn how to render interesting lighting effects.

Melissa Mahadeo ('22) is an English major who eats, sleeps, and breathes poetry. As her primary creative outlet, she often writes about romance, mentalities, and moments of stillness. When she's not writing, she enjoys singing, making art, and watching old films. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in publishing and continue to create.