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“Ephemeral Echoes” explores the human condition through a journey across the luminous and shadowed landscapes of the soul, weaving a tapestry of emotions, hopes, and dreams. It invites contemplation on the beauty and fragility of existence, the power of love, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst sorrow.

Two versions of this poem follow. The first explores the depths of this emotional landscape with poetic imagery, while the second offers a more straightforward account. I invite you to read both and share your thoughts on which version resonates with you more deeply.

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Diamond dust ignites a cosmic spree,
A waltz of stardust, wild and free.
But sorrow’s siren, haunting, deep and low,
A mournful echo in life’s ebb and flow.

Love’s fragile orchid, dew-kissed and pale,
A fleeting ember in life’s starless vale.
But sorrow’s tide, a tempest, wild and deep,
Consumes the shoreline where memories sleep.

Ocean’s soul, a tempestuous sea,
Craves passion’s fire, wild and free.
A solitary ship, on life’s vast plain,
Seeks hope’s horizon, to quell the pain.

In twilight’s hush, a phoenix, proud and strong,
Soars through the darkness, where it can belong.
A dawn reborn, with promise and with grace,
Rewriting life’s intricate, cosmic maze.

Ephemeral echoes, whispers of yesterday’s grace,
A bittersweet melody in life’s vast space.
Bound by heart, in hope’s enduring gleam,
We’ll find our purpose, a cherished dream.

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AND A SIMPLE VERSION FOLLOWS…..

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Sparkling stars dance in a cosmic show,
A beautiful dance, a magical glow.
But sadness creeps in, a mournful sound,
Like waves crashing, lost and drowned.

Love is gentle, like a soft white flower,
Shining bright in life’s darkest hour.
Ephemeral echoes of joy and pain,
A bittersweet symphony, a haunting refrain.

The ocean’s heart, a restless sea,
Longs for excitement, wild and free.
A lonely boat on life’s wide sea,
Searching for hope, wild and free.

From darkness rises, a hopeful light,
Like a phoenix soaring high and bright.
A new day dawns, with grace and care,
To mend our hearts, beyond compare.

But echoes of the past still stay,
Sweet and sad memories, day by day.
With love as our guide, we’ll find our way,
To a brighter future, come what may.

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