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Crossroads of Fading Embers

A Bittersweet Farewell to Love's Lost Glow

By Manuel MedinaPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Crossroads of Fading Embers
Photo by Atsushi Tsubokura on Unsplash

Once upon a time, a flame was ignited,

Passion burned brightly; our love united.

In the beginning, a storybook romance,

But now, alas, we stand at a crossroads, in a trance.

We danced in the moonlight, hearts intertwined,

A love so promising, our souls aligned.

But as time passed, the fire slowly waned,

Leaving behind echoes of what once remained.

At this crossroads, we feel the weight,

Choices before us, uncertain fate.

The spark and passion we once knew,

Now lost, leaving us wondering what to do.

The road ahead is shrouded in doubt,

The path we shared, now filled with clouds.

Should we persist, or should we let go?

Conflicted hearts yearning to know.

It's bittersweet, this moment of transition,

Navigating emotions, a difficult mission.

We must find the strength to face the truth,

To move on from the fading flame of our youth.

Though it's painful to part ways and sever,

In this crossroads, we find our endeavor.

To seek new horizons, where passion may lie,

And bid farewell to the love that's gone awry.

As we stand here, uncertain but brave,

Embracing the rawness of love's final wave,

Our hearts heavy, burdened by the past,

Yet knowing deep down, it won't forever last.

This crossroads, a reminder of what we've lost,

A poignant farewell, a bitter cost.

Our love's flame dwindling to mere embers,

Leaving behind memories we'll always remember.

So let's choose our paths, embrace the unknown,

Accepting that this love story has outgrown.

At this crossroad, we'll part ways and depart,

Carrying lessons learned, healing our hearts.

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About the Creator

Manuel Medina

Navigating the contrasting currents of life with a Gemini's grace. Join me as I dance between light and dark, laughter and introspection, chaos and serenity. Embrace the beauty of duality with me.

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