Love and Prestige: A Tightrope Walk
Love and prestige, two forces so grand,
One whispers of heart, the other of hand.
A tightrope they weave, a precarious line,
Where passion and power can intertwine.
The Siren Song of Prestige
Prestige, a glittering cloak of renown,
Woven with whispers of fame and a crown.
It beckons with promises, alluring and bold,
A name etched in history, a story untold.
Love, in its wake, can seem pale and subdued,
A flickering candle when ambition is crude.
The whispers of doubt may begin to take hold,
"Is love enough, when empires unfold?"
The Fragile Flame of Love
Love, a sanctuary built for two souls,
A haven of warmth where vulnerability unfolds.
It thrives on connection, on whispers untold,
A tapestry woven with moments of gold.
But prestige can cast a long, chilling shade,
Leaving love's tender flame feeling betrayed.
Distance may grow, a chasm too wide,
As ambition consumes, leaving love to confide.
A Dance of Compromise
Love and prestige, a complex ballet,
Where steps must be measured, every move well-assayed.
Compromise whispers, a delicate art,
To nurture both passions, a compassionate heart.
Perhaps love allows time for pursuit of acclaim,
While prestige remembers the lover's sweet name.
A shared silence understood, a knowing embrace,
Love's flame flickering, yet finding its place.
The Price of Neglect
Yet, neglect is a viper that silently coils,
When prestige takes center, and love's story boils.
Empty promises echo, a love left to fade,
A hollow success in a heart's lonely parade.
Prestige, once alluring, can leave a bitter taste,
A trophy held high, a love forever displaced.
For true fulfillment, a balance must be won,
Where both passions flourish, beneath the same sun.
A Testament to True Love
But there are stories where love conquers all,
Where prestige stands beside love, not making it fall.
A shared vision ignited, a journey entwined,
Two souls reaching for greatness, a love they can find.
Perhaps prestige is used to build a stronger ground,
A platform for love's whispers, a fortress profound.
Love becomes the compass, guiding ambition's light,
A testament true, where love shines ever bright.
The Unseen Treasures
In the end, it's the heart's quiet treasures we seek,
Not the accolades earned, nor the titles to speak.
Love's laughter, a comfort, a hand to hold tight,
These are the true riches, a love's purest light.
So let love and prestige co-exist in harmony's embrace,
Where passion finds purpose, leaving not a trace
Of doubt or despair, but a symphony grand,
Love's gentle melody, guiding hand in hand.
About the Creator
Moharif Yulianto
a freelance writer and thesis preparation in his country, youtube content creator, facebook


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