poems
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In the gentle hum of a father’s labour, dreams are born. From the ancient embrace of trees, he crafts a kite—a fragile wonder of paper, bamboo, and glue, tethered to the world by a silken thread. Each element tells a story: the resilience of bamboo, the history of paper, the binding promise of rice
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Love, in its truest form, is both a gift and a trial; a flame that warms and burns all at once. Some loves, though fleeting, leave scars deeper than time can erase. Carlos Eleta Almarán’s “Historia de un Amor” is more than a song; it’s a lament for hearts that have loved and lost,
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There are moments when the world quiets; in those still hours, the unsaid words become louder than ever. I stand at the edge of memory, where love once thrived and regret now blooms. In the spaces between us, I find all that I should have done and wonder, if time could turn, would love
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Inspired by the beloved aria “O mio babbino caro” from Giacomo Puccini’s opera Gianni Schicchi, this poem captures the delicate balance between longing, devotion, and the unstoppable force of love. In the aria, Lauretta begs her father to let her be with the man she loves, pledging that without him, her life has no
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In the cosmos, a voyager known as “The Cosmic Voyager” embarks on a journey that transcends space and reality, gracefully weaving through galaxies and dimensions. This poem encourages readers to reflect on the universe’s mysteries through a goddess-like figure, whose journey inspires contemplation of our role in existence. She rides across the galaxies,
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In the quiet space between yearning and uncertainty, a fire flickers, a symbol of passion, life, and the fragile nature of existence. Two souls, drawn together by the warmth yet separated by the coldness of doubt, face the eternal question: are we more than just fleeting embers in the vast night, or do we
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In a desolate world, a lonely little girl swings, embodying the pain of being an unloved orphan; the distant moon observes her, a symbol of the cruel absence of love in her life. Her life is filled with emotional pain and neglect, symbolized by her wild hair and oversized boots. The swing represents her
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In “Waltz of the Rain-Kissed Lovers,” the poem portrays a beautiful moment between two lovers dancing in the rain, highlighting their intimacy and emotions. Vivid imagery captures the young woman’s grace and the rain’s role as a force that strengthens their bond, making the outside world seem insignificant. In the amber glow of
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Beneath a velvety night sky, where the final blush of twilight yields to a dazzling tapestry of stars, a love song soars with fervor. In breathless whispers, a heart unveils its most fervent longings, aching for a love that lingers tantalizingly just beyond the reach of farewell. This poem, a vibrant bloom in the
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In the night’s intoxicating embrace, where dreams passionately intertwine with desperate yearning, “Yearning for Love: A Night of Whispers and Dreams” unveils an unquenchable thirst for love through breathtaking imagery and mesmerizing rhythm. The poem pulsates with an intense longing for intimacy, resonating with the whispered promises of love carried by the sultry breeze.
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