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Compelling

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By FRANCIS IKEGBUNAMPublished about a year ago 2 min read
Compelling
Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash

In the quiet of dusk, when shadows unfold,

A story begins, rich with colors bold.

Whispers of longing dance on the breeze,

A world full of magic, where hearts find their ease.

Compelling is the call of a distant, soft light,

That beckons the dreamers to take to the night.

With stars as their lanterns, they follow the sound

Of laughter and joy that echoes around.

In the depths of the forest, where wildflowers bloom,

Compelling are the tales that weave through the gloom.

The rustle of leaves, a chorus of sighs,

As secrets are shared beneath endless skies.

The moon hangs low, a guardian bright,

Casting silver upon all that feels right.

With every heartbeat, a story unfolds,

In the warmth of connection, in memories told.

Compelling is love, in its myriad forms,

A tempest, a calm, through all of life’s storms.

In the gaze of another, in a soft, tender touch,

The world finds its meaning; it matters so much.

Each moment a canvas, painted with care,

Of laughter and heartache, of hope and despair.

Compelling are the choices that lead us to grow,

In the garden of life, where we all come to know.

Through trials and triumphs, through joy and through pain,

Compelling is the journey, where wisdom is gained.

In the stories we share, in the paths that we tread,

We find strength in our voices, in the words left unsaid.

So let us embrace what the night has to give,

With hearts open wide, in the spirit to live.

For compelling is the call to rise and to dream,

In the tapestry woven, we are all part of the theme.

As dawn breaks the silence, and colors ignite,

We stand hand in hand, ready to write.

With each step we take, let us cherish the thrill,

For compelling is life, and it beckons us still.

In the pulse of the moment, in the thrill of the chase,

We discover our purpose, we find our own place.

So here’s to the journey, to the paths yet untraveled,

In the heart of the world, where our dreams are unraveled.

Compelling is the beauty that lies all around,

In the laughter of children, in the love that is found.

In the stories of old and the dreams yet to be,

We find the true magic, where our spirits are free.

Let us write our own stories, let our voices be heard,

In the dance of existence, let our hearts be stirred.

For compelling is the journey that we all undertake,

In the vastness of life, we find the paths that we make.

So step into the light, let your spirit take flight,

Embrace the unknown, for the future is bright.

In the compelling embrace of each moment, we’ll see

The beauty of living, the wonder of being free.

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