The Sixth Spirit 2065 by Sooper-Deviant
Linger here a moment longer, won’t you?
Only this brief time with you keeps me going
Note this, jot it down for future reference
Give me just a minute, to prove how much this means to me
I want to savor this–in your absence I’d surely crumble
Never would I take you for granted
Granting me your presence is much more than a gift
TRUTH. by hikait
Realization of an absolute truth strikes like a bolt
Exactly as it should be, unknown to you only until now
Validation is required–or not, as the denial runs strong
Even this intense a naiveté cannot keep the truth hidden
Lies told to keep the not-so-innocent believing they are
Are you attempting to fool yourself still?
Time and again this poison speaks on its own
Instantly tainting all it touches with deceit
Only this truth can purify what has been ruined
Naught more than a feeble last line of defense
Transplant by arminmersmann
There’s an empty spot in this garden plot in the shape of you
Bare, dead earth–no longer fertile
Nothing will grow here
The moment has passed
But the true caretaker, living up to their expectations
Carefully cultivated this land surrounding your place
And in it, a bounty
A garden that is surely thriving far more than if you’d stayed
Even with its exposed wounds of dried soil
The whole is affected by your negligence
And no attempts at placating will prompt this land to flourish
Can this garden be considered beautiful?
Even with your foolish mistakes?
Would you even know beauty if you saw it?
Questions only you can answer, but never will
I see charm here, potential in spite of this empty space
And maybe what you see
If anything at all
Doesn’t matter anymore
Betrayal by Aegis-Illustration
Acting the part of a pleasantly surprised friend
Should come as if second nature
To someone like you
One with two faces, not at all genuinely interested
No, this should not shock me anymore
Intimacy was never your strong suit, even forced
Still, as a so-called ‘friend,’ here with me
How about some sincerity for once?
Ease by solefield
clasped tightly in hand
this lifeline tethers me here
and abides no spite
the body rests, limp
the force of the outside world
unable to rouse
we breathe the same air
and fill the same space, allied
linked by inner peace
Anxiety by MissPoe
Anxious energy fills to the brim
Gently lapping at the edge, but even the slightest jostle–too much
Intently focused on every possible negative scenario
Take a moment, breathe–it’s not as bad as it seems
Always easier said than done, right?
Today, now, you feel this heady emotion, but it will not last
Even a dark night will eventually give way to day
Grasp by Camaryn
A lasting impression remains
Their very presence
Oppressive, suffocating–sharp inhale
The air is thick here, the world silent
Like the fall of a blanket fort
The original comfort, lost
And in its place, ruins
Crawl beneath, small child
Struggle toward the edge with a keening cry
Desperately grasping at straws
And hoping this is the outside within reach
Hoping to see a glimpse of light
After an eternity smothered in darkness
Too exaggerated, with just a dash of reality
Versus too literal, with a splash of hyperbole
Such a flair for the dramatic
As if my struggles are anything
When compared to the world at large
Footprints by prettyfreakjesper
Joyfully, prancing steps dash to and fro
Only the soft sound of snowfall and footsteps crunching snow
Lightly, though, so as to not disturb the blissful peace
Left toward the soft mounds, right to head deeper into the trees
You rarely find this calming air these days–bask, and enjoy
Happy Friday! I’m back again with a box from Loot Crate’s J. K. Rowling Wizarding World subscription series. Warning, if you are subscribed to this box and either have not received or opened it yet, there are spoilers of the contents below. And as always, this is not a sponsored post. I just have two unhealthy obsessions, one for Harry Potter, and the other for blowing money on things I don’t need but look cool.
Image-heavy post inbound, and as usual, feel free to click on the images to see a larger view for more details! (And apologies for the formatting on smaller devices!)
This box is slightly different on the outside in that the logo for the box series has changed! I really like how it looks–much more streamlined but still looks unique, especially with the rising/setting sun look of the wands. And the sticker seal for the box this time sports the Sorting Hat, suggesting that the items inside will likely be related to the Hogwarts houses.
Onto the inside! The first look into the box has a soft inside color with icons for Hogwarts and each of the houses. Looking at the items the shirt on top is obvious, and then it looks like a few smaller items surrounding it. The guide tells us that the theme is in fact related to the houses–House Pride for this one! The items for this time include the pin that’s found in all the boxes, some socks, a t-shirt, a patch, and a pocket watch.
Speaking of the box guide, they changed how this looked, too! It’s now a sleek black envelope-looking piece of paper instead of white, and has the new box logo on the other side, this time in color. It looks super nice in the gold and with the extra details.
But now it’s time to move on the actual items! First up is the t-shirt, tailored specifically to whichever house you specify when you sign up for the box. Since I chose Ravenclaw, I got a nice blue shirt with “Ravenclaw” and an image of a raven on it. The shirt is a Loot Crate exclusive and very soft. And also not that short, I thought I should clarify–it’s just folded under at the bottom. No crop tops here!
Next is the socks! These came as a two pack, where one is the Hogwarts styled pair that everyone who got this crate received, and the house-specific pair depending on the purchaser’s house preference. They’re a one size fits most according to the tag–these were gauged at around US size 10-13, and while I didn’t try them on they seem like a good size for me personally (who clocks in at a big ol’ US size 11 in women’s–big feet!) and feel very comfortable by touch.
Then we have the patch, which is another house-specific item for this box! The one I got was for Ravenclaw, with a bit of a Quidditch team crest look to it because of the golden snitch and goal hoops on top. The quality of it also looks very nice, and it feels pretty sturdy as far as the stitching goes. Sadly I’m not really a patch person, but I can still appreciate the look and feel of it!
The pocket watch is pretty neat! I’m a big fan of clocks, and I do really like pocket watches too. Sadly it’s not something I typically use, but like the patch I still appreciate the look of it. The watch is on a thin, unobtrusive chain with a small raven charm hooked on, and has a nice heft to it. The design on the front is really nice looking, but the blue-fill around the raven looks like it spilled over a bit. And the inside features a more minimalist design of the Ravenclaw crest with a softer blue background.
Last but not least is the pin, which so far has had a variation in every box! This time it’s in the shape of a lightning bolt, and has the phrase “Neither can live while the other survives” on the inside of the black fill. The pin looks and feels really nice and durable. I like the simplicity and sleekness of it, but the text on the inside seems like overkill.
That’s all for the May 2018 Wizarding World subscription box! This is the second House Pride box that Loot Crate has done (the last one being back in March of last year!), which makes me wonder if this will be an annual thing. Sadly a couple of the items are things I can’t/don’t really use. But otherwise everything looked/felt nice and fit the theme very well, although the pin seemed like a bit of an oddball and not a fit in my eyes.
Let me know what you guys thought of this box and post, and if you’d like to see more of these! And if you got this particular box, what are your thoughts? How did your particular house items turn out? I’m happy to share things like this so more people can see and learn about the goodies out there for these subscriptions! Hopefully it generates some interest to get more subs to it–the more the merrier! (Plus with more people, we might get even neater stuff!)
Have a great weekend! June is right around the corner, and I hope everyone’s May went well!
Shards of Reality by Shalora
Along this dry stretch of road
A smattering of shattered glass
Littering the grit and grass
Further proof of humankind only caring for itself
And even after picking up the shards
There’s no hope of restoration
And for your trouble?
Nicks in the soft pads of your fingers
Even trying to make the world a better place
Leads to tears, blood and pain
These scarred hands will remind the future insessantly
