Let Us Descend

'Sit with me.

Let me tell you a story...

It feels as if I have been in the dark,

journeying with this character,

for a long time.

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It is difficult to walk south with Annis.

Her narrative Descends from one hellscape to another.

but I promise that if you come

with me, you will rise.

It will be worth the walking.

--Jesmyn Ward