The first poem I crafted was for you.
It tells the story of sandals.
When nostalgia fills my heart, even the simplest things can transform into poetry.
When did those two sandals come together?
Even in love, we won’t take a single step apart.
We face life's ups and downs side by side, traversing the velvet paths and the dusty roads together.
Walking side by side, there's no height difference between us.
Let’s share the strength worn down by the world.
Though fame and shame may not accompany us, our destinies are intertwined.
If one day a slipper goes missing, every substitute will feel incomplete.
They may look alike, but people will recognize they aren't a pair.
Just like me in your absence, my lost steps lean to one side.
Although a replacement may be by my side, the nostalgia in my heart continues to waver.
Inanimate sandals move closely together, without vows yet without deceit.
There are no promises, no betrayals; every path has its duality.
We cannot journey through life without one another.
Even when positioned on opposite sides, my love for you remains strong in its own way, connecting our lives through a shared path.
Two lives quietly walking together will pause when only one remains.
When there’s just one left, nothing remains.
If the second cannot be found, the journey feels incomplete.
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Excellent piece
A beautiful read! Please check out some of mine I’d love some feedback from a pro