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People of the past

People of the past

By [email protected]Published 5 years ago 2 min read
People of the past
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Past , Past

Past people

Like a wave rising and then restoring calm

Everything finally returns to the beginning

The quiet world is like a mirage

Everything is as false as a dream of Jing Ke

I seem to dream only

But I have a literary heart

The past, the past

People from the past

Have you seen them before in the crowd?

How can I end up in tears if I really recreate the scene?

Avoiding, facing, or just laughing it off

Just how to give yourself a perfect performance

So that you are not a mess

Maybe I'll be overwhelmed too

The past, the past

Past people

Maybe happy, maybe sad

But in the end, in this world to hold on to their dreams

Strength, freedom, hard work

Is always the relentless pursuit of motivation

Happiness, comfort, and a city to fall in love with

is the most desired home in life

The past, the past

The people of the past

Hidden in the pages of my time

But after all, they are not my so-and-so

But... but...

Those scenes are still vivid in my mind

Today, they are scattered in the hourglass of time

It's heartbreakingly empty

The past, the past

People from the past

Some betrayed, some hurt

Adding wounds to my heart

Little by little, dripping through the purity of my heart

Abuse, ridicule, rudeness

I lost all my beauty in an instant

I'm just a rude man

The past, the past

People of the past

I used to play the role of a scholar

I wrote an undefeated myth and legend with all my might

I used to outline myself as the most beautiful man

I can't cheat, I can't lie

I wanted so much to find my destiny

But I am full of disappointment

The past, the past

People from the past

In other people's worlds, they talk about their longevity

It has nothing to do with me, but it has something to do with love

I pretend to smile and bless

But I spent the night in the collapsed castle

Then I grew old overnight

Finally, I went insane, and there is no cure for it.

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