Broken Compass

by Ethan Wright

Published: Mar 8, 2026
Category: Melancholy

The needle spins and will not rest,
Upon its brass and polished chest.
I’ve lost the North, I’ve lost the way,
Inside the fog of yesterday.

I wander through the pathless wood,
As only a weary traveler should.
A journey with no certain end,
Around the river’s winding bend.

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Ethan Wright

Ethan blends Southern gothic themes with the lyrical cadence of acoustic music. His poetry is dusty, raw, and full of character, often telling the stories of wanderers, broken hearts, and...

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