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Lessons of Life

A Soulful Journey

By Roxanne BucklePublished about a year ago 2 min read
Lessons of Life
Photo by Clemens van Lay on Unsplash

In the cradle of dawn, where the whispers begin,

Life weaves its tapestry, thick and thin.

With each golden sunrise, a lesson unfolds,

Stories of courage, of hearts brave and bold.

From the first step you take on the cobblestone path,

You learn of the journey, the aftermath.

Every stumble, a teacher, every fall, a guide,

In the depths of despair, find the strength to abide.

Oh, life is a river, winding and deep,

It carries your sorrows, your dreams, your keep.

With the ebb and the flow, it churns and it sways,

In its murmur, you’ll find wisdom’s ways.

In the garden of youth, when the world feels so bright,

You chase after shadows, blinded by light.

But the petals will wilt, and the colors may fade,

Lessons through heartbreak are beautifully laid.

Trust in the whispers of time as they pass,

For wisdom arrives, like dew on the grass.

Each scar tells a story, each tear has its place,

Embrace every trial; it’s a part of the grace.

Oh, life is a puzzle, pieces scattered wide,

A jigsaw of moments, where truth must reside.

In the corners of sorrow, in the brightness of joy,

You’ll find the connections, your heart to employ.

With the weight of the years, you learn to forgive,

To release all the burdens, and truly to live.

Forgiveness, a river that flows when we’re lost,

It teaches us freedom, no matter the cost.

And when the storms gather, fierce and unkind,

You learn of resilience, of the strength of the mind.

For in the heart of the tempest, where chaos will reign,

You find the still waters, beyond all the pain.

Oh, life is a dance, with rhythms profound,

It moves in the silence, in laughter, in sound.

With each step, a heartbeat, each turn, a release,

In the embrace of the music, you’ll find your peace.

As seasons shift gently, your spirit will grow,

Through the changing of times, there’s much to bestow.

The elders, with stories, will guide you along,

In the tapestry woven, your heart will belong.

In the quiet of dusk, with stars overhead,

You ponder the lessons, the words left unsaid.

Embrace every moment, the mundane and grand,

For life is a canvas, painted by hand.

Oh, life is a teacher, sometimes stern, yet kind,

It offers you shadows, and light intertwined.

In the depths of your spirit, let compassion ignite,

For the lessons you learn will guide you through night.

So dance in the rain, let joy be your guide,

With every breath taken, let gratitude abide.

For the lessons of life are treasures to hold,

In the story of you, let your heart be told.

With love as your compass, and truth as your lens,

You’ll navigate boldly, as all life transcends.

For in this grand journey, where paths intertwine,

The greatest lesson of all is simply to shine.

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About the Creator

Roxanne Buckle

Passionate about creativity, I find joy in expressing my thoughts and emotions through writing. I love exploring topics that inspire and move me, allowing my imagination to flow freely.

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