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Love’s Melody

Piecing Together the fragments

By Godswill DugboPublished 8 months ago 3 min read
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Love’s Melody
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In the quiet aftermath of our love story, I find solace in the intricate tapestry of memories we wove together. Each moment, a piece of the puzzle that was us, now lingers in the corners of my heart, a testament to the depth of emotions we once shared.

I remember the way your laughter danced in the sunlight, filling the room with warmth and joy. It was a symphony of happiness, a melody that could mend even the darkest of days. I can still hear it echoing in my mind, a bittersweet reminder of the happiness we once found in each other's presence.

Our late-night conversations were like shooting stars across the canvas of our shared existence. We dared to imagine a future where we'd conquer the world hand in hand, our dreams interweaving into a tapestry of possibilities. In those moments, the world faded away, and it was just you and me against the universe.

The gentle touch of your hand on mine, the way our fingers entwined as if they were made for each other, remains etched in my memory. It was a touch that spoke volumes when words failed us. In the simple act of holding hands, we conveyed our love, trust, and a connection that transcended the tangible world.

Your eyes were a universe unto themselves, and they held mine in the quiet moments when words were unnecessary. They spoke of a connection that was deeper than the ocean's abyss, a love that went beyond the surface. I still carry the weight of your gaze in my soul, a reminder of the depth of our connection.

But, despite the beauty and depth of our love, it could not withstand the storms that raged against us. Like a fragile ship in a tempestuous sea, our relationship struggled to stay afloat. The waves of doubt, the gusts of insecurity, and the undertow of miscommunication eventually overpowered us.

As the relationship unraveled, the pain was palpable. It felt as if a piece of my heart had been torn away, leaving a void that nothing else could fill. The dreams we had woven together now lay tattered and broken. It was a heartbreaking realization that love, no matter how profound, cannot always conquer the challenges life throws our way.

Though our love story had its final chapter, I am grateful for the chapters that came before. Our love, though it couldn't stand the test of time, was a beautiful and profound experience that changed me forever. It taught me the depth of my capacity to love, to dream, and to endure.

As I move forward, I carry with me the lessons learned and the love that once was. I am stronger for having loved you, even if it didn't last. The beauty of our failed relationship lies in the fact that it happened, and for a while, it was everything. It was a chapter in my life that I will always cherish, no matter how it ended.

And so, I say goodbye to what we had, knowing that life will carry us in separate directions. But I will always cherish the love we once shared and the person I became because of it. You will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I wish you nothing but happiness and fulfillment on your journey.

Thank you for being a part of my life, for the laughter, the dreams, the love, the flight of the imagination and even the tears. Our love may have failed, but it was not in vain. It shaped me into who I am today, and for that, in a nutshell, amidst the compounding disappear and sting with all that is left on the sand of time, I am eternally grateful.

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Godswill Dugbo

A poet, he crafts language in a structured manner to convey emotions, ideas, in imagery artistic styles. He explores subjects of human experience, nature, love, & conditions through literary devices in metaphor, simile, rhythm, & rhyme. Etc

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  • Judey Kalchik 8 months ago

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