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"From Heartbreak to Triumph"

The journey of self-discovery

By Esther OquaPublished 10 months ago 3 min read
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Love, that pure and simple feeling,
That fills the heart, with joy revealing.
A precious gift, from above,
Unconditional, a tender glove.
It knows no bounds, or time or place,
An evergreen, that lights the face.
A spark of hope, that lights the way,
When all seems lost, its warmth will stay.
Love is real, though hard to define,
But felt within, as sweet design.

Love is pure, a simple delight,
It fills the heart, with sweet delight.
Thoughts of you, fill my mind,
And in your eyes, I'm lost, I find.
When you smile, my world is bright,
And with your touch, I take flight.
Just being with you, makes me whole,
Together we are, more than the sum.
That's my love poem, just for you,
With words of four, or less, it's true.

Love, hope, life, share, hold, dream, time, care, kind, dear.
These words, so simple, yet so deep,
Paint pictures, that hearts can keep.
Love and hope, light up the dark,
Life's journey, a wondrous arc.
Dream and share, the world we see,
Hold and care, with empathy.
In time, we find, what's truly true,
Kindness, dear, a gift for you.

Love can also be a dark and twisted game,
Where hearts are played, with pain and shame.
Passion's fire, can turn to pain,
As obsession's grip, starts to wane.
Jealousy, and fear take hold,
Insanity, the story's told.
Lies and betrayal, spread like rot,
Until love's sweet bliss, is all forgot.
A horrific twist, of fate's design,
Where hearts once pure, turn to malign.

Amanda, a heartbroken girl, sat alone in her room,
Pondering the words, from his cruel tune.
"It's over," he said, with no remorse,
Leaving her with, a heavy remorse.
Her tears fell, as she held his note,
The words stung deep, like a cruel rote.
But slowly, she found, the strength within,
To rise above, the pain and sin.
She wiped her tears, and dried her eyes,
And vowed to herself, she'd realize.

In the aftermath of the breakup, the girl found herself struggling to move on. She wallowed in self-pity and despair, unable to see a way out of her sorrow. But one day, as she sat staring out the window, she noticed a butterfly fluttering by. It reminded her of the fragile beauty of life, and the hope that it represented. She decided then and there to use this pain as a catalyst for change.
She started by making small changes to her routine, like going for a walk every day or reading a new book.

Gradually, she began to feel a sense of purpose again. She decided to use her pain to help others, volunteering at a local shelter and connecting with people who were also struggling. As she gave of herself to others, she found her own strength and resilience. And one day, she realized that she had truly moved on from the heartbreak, and that her life was now full of meaning and purpose.

There are several important lessons to be learned from this story. First, it's okay to feel pain and sorrow, but it's important to use those emotions as a catalyst for change. Second, small, incremental changes can make a big difference in one's life. And third, helping others can be a powerful way to heal oneself. These lessons can have a profound impact on others who are going through similar experiences.

In conclusion, no matter what challenges life throws our way, we always have the power to choose how we respond. We can either let our pain consume us, or we can use it to fuel our growth. By choosing the latter, we not only benefit ourselves, but we can also have a lasting impact on the lives of others. So, when facing adversity, remember the butterfly's journey from caterpillar to winged beauty. Sometimes the darkest of times can lead to the most beautiful of transformations.

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