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Shadows and surrender

Paradoxical symphony of letting go

By MBPublished 3 years ago 2 min read
Shadows and surrender
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In the depths of shadows, where dreams doth decay,

A tale of surrender, in verses I portray.

With ink as my weapon, and words as my shield,

I unravel a story, of a soul that must yield.

In a realm of paradox, where light turns to shade,

A symphony of whispers, a surrender conveyed.

The writer, once fierce, now an echo so faint,

In the chambers of despair, where hope hath no saint.

Oh, the tempest within, a hurricane of doubt,

A canvas once vibrant, now grayed with drought.

Hyperboles swirl, as the world crumbles apart,

A tempestuous surrender, a broken, bleeding heart.

In innuendos woven, the tale starts to unfold,

A dance of despair, where sorrow takes hold.

The writer's pen falters, ink droplets like tears,

Metaphors entangled, drowning in fears.

Strong metaphors wielded, like swords in the night,

The writer's plight illuminated, a sorrowful sight.

Lost in labyrinths, where truth intertwines,

An elegy of surrender, as despair defines.

The moon's melancholy, a mistress of woe,

Reflects the writer's torment, in its ghostly glow.

A paradox unfolds, as surrender is found,

Strength in yielding, though walls doth surround.

In the garden of dreams, where aspirations bloomed,

Now withered petals, by sorrow consumed.

A paradoxical surrender, where loss is but gain,

For in letting go, new beginnings may reign.

The writer's lament, a symphony so bleak,

Yet paradoxes whisper, the answers we seek.

In surrender's embrace, a glimmer of peace,

A paradoxical release, where darkness finds ease.

With innuendos entwined, the surrender complete,

The writer finds solace, in a bittersweet defeat.

For in giving up, a space is now cleared,

To rebuild, to rediscover, as hope is revered.

And so, in this poem, a surrender is told,

In innuendos, hyperboles, metaphors bold.

A paradoxical journey, through darkness and strife,

Where surrender unveils, a new lease on life.

Though the writer may falter, with words worn thin,

In surrender's embrace, a new chapter begins.

For in letting go, the spirit finds flight,

In surrender's embrace, a renewed sense of light.

So fear not surrender, in its paradoxical might,

For within lies strength, to emerge from the night.

Embrace the innuendos, metaphors, and more,

In surrender's sweet surrender, find peace at your core.

sad poetry

About the Creator

MB

I'm a writer who loves crafting engaging content with a playful and witty touch. Whether it's science, business, poetry, or music, I dive into diverse topics, bringing them to life with captivating words.

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