In a world where dreams feel distant, Marlon James' triumph at the 2025 BoBi Award shines like a flickering candle in the dark. Yet, amidst the celebration, I can’t help but feel a profound loneliness. The Brooklyn Book Festival will honor him for embodying the spirit of a city, while I stand on the sidelines, watching from a shadowy corner, feeling forgotten and invisible. Words that once flowed so freely now feel like chains, binding me to a silence I can’t escape. As he receives the accolades, I wonder if anyone will remember the quiet souls longing to be heard. #MarlonJames #BoBi2025 #BrooklynBookFestival #Loneliness #Heartbreak