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Testing My Spine
Days pass in bubble wrap,
padded with cushioned certainty.
Should I brace myself?
Gather strength?
Take cover?
Hesitate?
As safety replaced bravery,
as comfort replaced choice,
the need to test my spine
retreated.
©2026 Samia Oldman
WHAT IS HUSH HALO?
Hush Halo is a dystopian fantasy poetry collection set in a near-future shaped by technology, silence, and optimized perfection. Each poem is paired with its own immersive soundscape. Learn more in Square One.
Context: After the Great Optimization, a privileged group integrated into the system, believing they had now perfected themselves.
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