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Eternal Embers

A Symphony of Love and Loss

By Una SavagePublished 10 months ago Updated 10 months ago 2 min read
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Eternal Embers
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In the realm where tales are woven,

Of love's sweet embrace and hearts broken,

I'll spin a verse, a tapestry true,

Of love and loss, in hues anew.

✶ ✶ ✶

Once upon a tender dawn,

Two souls entwined, their spirits drawn,

In a land kissed by eternal light,

Their love bloomed, pure and bright.

✶ ✶ ✶

He, a knight with valor bold,

She, a maiden with heart untold,

Their eyes met, fate's decree,

A love story, destined to be.

✶ ✶ ✶

Under the moonlit skies they'd dance,

In a world of passion and romance,

Whispers of promises softly said,

Forever entwined, till stars are spread.

✶ ✶ ✶

Through meadows green and rivers blue,

They wandered, as love softly grew,

Hand in hand, they braved the storm,

In each other's arms, they found their home.

✶ ✶ ✶

But life's tempests are fierce and wild,

And fate can be a merciless child,

War's cruel grip tore them apart,

Leaving a void, a shattered heart.

✶ ✶ ✶

Across distant lands, their paths diverged,

Aching souls, forever urged,

To seek solace in memories past,

Love's embers burning, yet fading fast.

✶ ✶ ✶

Years rolled on, seasons came and went,

Their love's flame flickered, almost spent,

In the shadow of loss, they found despair,

Yearning for love's touch, so rare.

✶ ✶ ✶

But destiny weaves a tapestry grand,

And guides us back, hand in hand,

In a twist of fate, they chanced to meet,

Their hearts awakened, love's drumbeat.

✶ ✶ ✶

Time had etched its lines on their face,

Yet their love's fire refused to erase,

Embraced by twilight's gentle glow,

They rekindled a love once lost in woe.

✶ ✶ ✶

In the autumn of their lives' embrace,

They found solace, love's saving grace,

Through laughter shared and tears unshed,

They cherished moments, both old and fled.

✶ ✶ ✶

But alas, love's journey is bittersweet,

For life's ephemeral, a fleeting heartbeat,

In the waning light of a setting sun,

Their time together was nearly done.

✶ ✶ ✶

As the final chapter drew near,

Their souls whispered, devoid of fear,

For love had triumphed, and hearts entwined,

In memories cherished, they would find.

✶ ✶ ✶

With a final breath, he softly sighed,

She clasped his hand, tears in her eyes,

Their love, like a river, flowed on,

Even in loss, its melody, a song.

✶ ✶ ✶

In the tapestry of love and loss,

Their story lived, transcending the moss,

Forever remembered, their souls soar,

In the eternal realm, forevermore.

✶ ✶ ✶

And so, dear reader, heed this tale,

Of love's triumph and hearts that prevail,

Cherish the moments, embrace the pain,

For love's journey is never in vain.

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About the Creator

Una Savage

I'm Una Savage. I love reading and writing, and I enjoy traveling. Most importantly, I'm the mother of an autistic child which is both challenging and rewarding, and it has taught me a great deal about life and myself.

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