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Lost in the Lure: Unveiling the Creative Symphony of Distraction

Embracing the Dance: Navigating the Realm of Distraction

By Samuel KoredePublished 12 months ago 1 min read
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Lost in the Lure: Unveiling the Creative Symphony of Distraction
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Delicate whispers in the wind, calling me astray,

Irresistible temptations, enticing me to stray,

Seductively they beckon, leading me astray,

Time slips away as I fall prey.

Restless thoughts swirl, a hurricane in my mind,

A vortex of ideas, difficult to unwind,

Caught in the labyrinth of distractions unkind,

Teasing my focus, leaving my purpose behind.

Invisible threads, weaving a tangled web,

Of notifications and updates, a constant ebb,

Silent invaders, stealing moments we'd rather keep,

To a world of diversion, we helplessly leap.

Restive screens flicker, illuminating the night,

A virtual symphony, captivating our sight,

Connections and disconnections, a digital fight,

Tangled in a web, devoid of the real and the right.

Intriguing diversions, like sirens they sing,

Oblivious to the chaos they bring,

Nudging us further from our intended wing,

We succumb to their allure, oh what a sting.

Chasing shadows and dreams, elusive and fleet,

Taking us far from the path we should meet,

Reality fades, replaced by deceit,

A dance with distractions, bittersweet.

Incessant noise, a clamor in the street,

Obstructing the solitude we seek,

Navigating through the bustling fleet,

We yearn for silence, a moment's retreat.

Nebulous thoughts scatter, like stars in the night,

Caught in the current, drifting out of sight,

Time ebbs away, hidden out of sight,

Reveling in chaos, forgetting what's right.

Amidst the chaos, a glimmer of light,

Caught in the swirl, yet poised to ignite,

Taming the storm, with focus so bright,

Inspiration arises, casting shadows to fight.

Overcoming distractions, a triumph to claim,

Negotiating the labyrinth, forging a new aim,

Each moment seized, turning focus aflame,

Nurturing creativity, where distractions once came.

So embrace the distractions, the chaos that's rife,

Trust in your spirit, your creative life,

Revel in the dance, 'midst the daily strife,

In the realm of distractions, discover your life.

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