Romanel
A bubble pops, fulfilling its destiny.
Aptly named Romanel — or Ro —
he seems to know he is his own helmsman
and slave gallery at once.
His only solace: a challenge bigger than most,
his ride through life more riddled
with danger and alluring poison than most.
Soon to be alone, the system’s tired child,
nervous and worn, yet kind and mild.
His focus — slowly blowing bubbles
and resignedly watching them pop —
keeps him strong and determined
to fill his life with bubbles
that don’t hurt him when they burst.
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