Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction and I don't own any rights to Danny Phantom.

GLE – Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Canadians! This is a poem I wrote a couple of days ago that had nothing to do with Danny Phantom. After re-reading it a few times, I saw a connection to two characters – Valerie and Clockwork – and it gave me an interesting idea for a one-shot. I've decided not to write the one-shot, but I wanted to share the poem with you anyways. I hope you enjoy!

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Temporal Touch

An echoing sob in the night
Unhidden from ear's sight
She fears her secret tears revealed
While in distress she herself sealed

Beyond the substance deep inside
She pushes forward, tries to hide
Duality has stretched her taut
As desires and escapes have fought

The hours draw out
The moon begins to wane
A muffled shout
Intangible, insane

With exhausted eyes
Free from her disguise
To Time's face her mercy
She delivers in defeat

But Time won't accept
Her gesture with his hands
Since by her own feet
She must be the one who stands

The hard things in life
Are not a sacrifice
But forgiving yourself for your regrets
And accepting your flaws with love and tenderness

He leaves the choice up to her

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