Bête Noire

Bête Noire

In "Bête Noire" by Ed Ahern, the author unveils a malevolent force that feeds on forgotten memories. With a haunting tone, the poem serves as a reminder that negligence can lead to the ultimate loss, leaving one as an empty vessel.

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