Envy by RavenxCorpse
far too compelling
how can you “love thy neighbor”
when you lack what’s theirs?
the constant struggle
my own covetous nature
this beast craves your traits
you shine like starlight
always able to attract
but where’s my esteem?
looking back… funny,
who would have guessed desire
would trump self control
Free Fall by TheFoxAndTheRaven
Fearless in speech, bold in actions
Attempting the dares others find daunting
Look over that cliff, down below, fast approaching
Look up at the sky, vast and endless, but ever-distant
Imagine the feel of the clouds, dragging between your fingers
Now imagine the ground underneath, waiting to catch you
Gently cradling as your body reconnects with the earth
Ignite by IvanAndreevich
Wave after wave has crashed upon this shore
Laying waste to carefully constructed castles of sand
Sand which, each and every grain
Small and seemingly insignificant alone,
Provides the structure to yourself, your mind
A roaring fire of mental fortitude
Hidden behind easily crumbled walls
Delicate to touch, they are the only defense
Sheltering such a precious commodity
But despite the battering flood
Able to seep into the smallest of openings
And utterly destroy that wall of self-confidence
Little can be done to the flame of your inner strength
Still somehow ignited and crackling with will
How, after so many tidal waves of emotion
Sparing no thought to your inner warmth,
How you find the strength to continue is
Inspiring
Even now, after another wall has slunk down
Returning to naught but a pile of sand
Your flame is the brightest thing on this horizon
Bursting forth, upward in determination
In an attempt to light those around you
Even the smallest of sparks
Can spur the largest of blazes
The coffee Run. by PascalCampion
A slow sip from a steaming mug
Warm to the touch, comforting in hand
The beverage easily moving throughout
Leaving a heatwave in its wake
A sigh slips through, and a mist passes lips
In the cool morning air, this is the prime setting
The chilled rain beating the dry ground
A calming melody to accompany this mood
Happy Friday, guys! Another box from Loot Crate’s J. K. Rowling Wizarding World subscription series has arrived! Fair 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 before, this is not a sponsored post. I just have a money spending problem and love Harry Potter.
Lots of images inbound, and as before, feel free to click on the images to see a larger view for more details! (And apologies for the formatting on smaller devices!)
Before taking the first peek, we have a new sticker seal again! If it’s anything like last time this will be an indication of the contents, so maybe we’re looking at some Patronus themed items?
First look inside shows a really neat look to the box itself, and also a neat looking t-shirt! And some little stand off to the side, maybe–when I try to lift it it’s got some weight to it. Overall I’m already really liking this–the colors are awesome, that’s almost enough for me.
Now let’s check out the Loot Crate guide to the box! They’ve still got the letter style from last time (while this is easier to read and look at since it’s not all rolled up, I still liked the aesthetic of the scroll from previous boxes). Looks like this time it’s Defense Against the Dark Arts themed, which is a class students at Hogwarts take. This box has a t-shirt, a fancy pen, bookends, a small journal, and a pin!
The t-shirt is awesome, I’m already lovin’ it. I love the colors, and I’m also a fan of heather tees. I like how it’s very promotional-poster looking for the design, too. The shirt is a Loot Crate exclusive, and looking back at the box guide, everything in this box is an exclusive item!
Next up is the pen–shaped to look like Severus Snape’s wand. It’s set in a nice box designed to look like an Ollivander’s wand box, and the pen itself is very detailed. And heavy. It’s got quite a bit of heft to it. It didn’t feel bad holding it and writing with it, but the heaviness is definitely something to get used to first. Very neat and nicely presented item.
Next is the journal, a small little red number with the Dumbledore’s Army logo on the front and another symbol on the back (admittedly, I’m not really sure what it is… a beard?). This journal is nice quality, perfect for taking quick notes with and writing in with that snazzy new pen! 😉 And the inside has a cool little Easter egg–the signatures of some of the characters from Harry Potter, from when they signed up to join Dumbledore’s Army in the film.
While I adore the tee, I think this next one is an extremely close tie for my favorite item in the box. Bookends! I’ve actually been thinking about buying some for a while (not that I have room–so many book I don’t need bookends!), but could never decide what I wanted them to look like. Now I don’t have to worry! These bad boys are based off of the knights/animated soldiers McGonagall casts a spell on in the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 film, and has the spell labelled on each side. These are super neat and nice quality bookends; I think I fell in love with them.
Last item for this box is the enamel pin, which has been a common item in the series of this subscription box so far. This time it is Marvolo Gaunt’s ring, an heirloom to Tom Riddle/Voldemort’s family that he used as a Horcrux. I’ve been on quite a pin kick the last few months, so I was bound to like this one anyway. And I do–the pin is pleasing to look at and detailed (a description I feel like I overuse, but hey). Almost looks like you can wear it as an actual ring!
But we’re not quite done with this box yet. This is something I’ve seen Loot Crate do with some of their other sub boxes, so it was kind of neat for them to bring this aspect to the Harry Potter one! Since the box guide is usually at the bottom, I didn’t read it until after already making an attempt, so sadly mine isn’t… right. Oops. But if you also got this particular box, feel free to do it yourself (and the right way)! Loot Crate will sometimes have the ability to make your box (the actual box) into a diorama. I’d initially taken all the items out and found this little gem:
It was a white sheet with some punch-out figures–a dementor and a stag, representing the Patronus charm and its function. “Cool, but what do I do with these?” That’s when I saw this on the bottom of the box:
And promptly screwed it up. My result is on the left, while the proper instructions (included on the box guide, shame on me for not reading it first) are on the right. It probably didn’t help that I don’t really have an exact-o knife or anything with me, ha-ha. Always be prepared?
And that’s it for the July 2017 Wizarding World subscription box! Gotta say, this was a nice comeback after the last one. While May’s box left me with a lot of neat, themed things I didn’t know what to do with, this one was not only things I like and can use but also an experience with the box itself. And all exclusives! I know I would have kicked myself for not getting it and missing out on the bookends… and the shirt… Well, all of it.
Let me know what you guys thought of the box and the post, and if you’d like to see more of these! And if you got this particular box, what d’you think? Did you like the theme, the items included? I love sharing stuff like this so more people can see and enjoy the potential goodies out there! 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!
Shatter by John-Boyer
Simple expectation
Hoping things will seamlessly fall into place
And align with idealized desires
Tempting yourself with falsehoods
Teasing at a potential future
Even when the odds are glaringly obvious
Ready yourself for the inevitable demise
Eventually, the illusion of your ‘destiny’
Disintegrates into remnants of delusion
Borders of the Unknown by Alexandru1988
Toying with the boundary separating us from them
Strumming the simple rope tether like the string of a harp
What sound does it play?
A melancholy note, sorrowful in tune
Hinting at unhappiness, stuck here with only each other
I see your kindness, your hand reaching out
And while you bring me such joy
I can’t help but long for things, others aside from ourselves
But they can’t come to us
Nor can we go to them
We still are not alone here, together separated
But these self-imposed boundaries allow no escape
Fall From Grace by Davenit
Daring, bold, you tread far too close to dangerous territory
Asking for consequences with your toe on the line
Now how do you propose you make it in and out alive?
Generosity has already been spared to you, allowing you so close
Even my patience wears increasingly thin, however
Rascals and rogues have attempted this trial many a time–and failed
Obviously, you see yourself as being the exception
Until, like them, you’ll eventually come to realize your own flaws
Slinking in the shadows of your disillusioned mind
Tell me–do you think you are above consequences?
Even kings are made to answer for their shortcomings
Rectifying their mistakes with payment of some sort
Regrettably for them, this can often lead to their demise
I would think you would know better, would have learned from the past
Toiling away to ensure that a similar fate would not befall you
Openly admitting to your own follies–no, you’re not capable
Really, the only thing you can do at this point is continue
Your pointless journey will be your downfall
Aurora by Orikon
So strange to look back
Remembering a time before knowing you
And thinking of myself, and how much duller I was
Without you in my life
I’d never given much thought to how people can effect each other
How much I’ve improved
How much I’ve grown
How much I’ve drastically changed
All because you chose to seek me out
In my own little world
Hidden from the rest of it
And started this snowball effect with a simple “hello”
It seemed so easy for you
A cheeky grin, a sparkle in your eye
And how you seemed to gravitate toward me
Revolving and circling like a puppy
Though there were the occasional wobbles
Diverging from a straight path
My own little satellite
Continued its orbit
And like the determined force of gravity
I found myself drawn right back
Like the moon and the earth’s magnetic field
Potentially connected in some way
And bringing only better things to my life
I never would have found the aurora within me
If not for your omnipresence
Fear by iKate
Entirely devoid of a complete idea, all attempts
X’d out down the page, each and every one
Covered in scribbles and scratches of
Uncertainty that followed to the mind, the mouth
Still as well, silent and quivering from the multitude of
Excuses rushing to the forefront and putting a
Stop on all attempts at simply trying to speak…!
