Lyric Haven

Before You Read: Every journey unfolds in steps, every tale in verses. This poem is but a fragment of a greater whole, a thread in the tapestry of words. It belongs to the Fragments of a Star, a tetralogy where each piece leads to the next, weaving a story that grows with time. Here’s how the journey continues: Part 1: The Star That Refused To Shine [ Click here to view ] Part 2: The Light That Once Was [Posted On: 4/02/2026] Part 3: The Eclipse –How I Was Broken [Unfolding On: 7/02/2026] Part 4: The Flicker Of Uncertain Dawn [Coming On: 10/02/2026] Introduction: In this poem, I reminisce about days when laughter soared like birds in flight and my smile shone like a steadfast star. Yet, beneath that brilliance, subtle shadows began to form. Over time, the constant demands and unreciprocated giving chipped away at that light, leaving behind echoes of what once was. The Light That Once Was is both a celebration of that vibrant past and a bittersweet acknowledgment of the darkness tha...

Before You Read: Every journey unfolds in steps, every tale in verses. This poem is but a fragment of a greater whole, a thread in the tapestry of words. It belongs to the  Fragments of a Star , a tetralogy where each piece leads to the next, weaving a story that grows with time. Here’s how the journey continues: Part 1: The Star That Refused To Shine [Posted On: 1/02/2026] Part 2: The Light That Once Was [Arriving On: 4/02/2026] Part 3: The Eclipse –How I Was Broken [Unfolding On: 7/02/2026] Part 4: The Flicker Of Uncertain Dawn [Coming On: 10/02/2026] Introduction: This poem explores the quiet tragedy of a once radiant soul whose light has been gradually snuffed out by the relentless pressures of giving without reciprocity. “The Star That Refused to Shine” is the first part in a series that delves into the journey from vibrant radiance to a muted, mechanical existence—and leaves open the possibility of renewal. I once burned bright upon the canvas of night, But now my spark has l...