Beneath the gaze so pure, so kind,
A labyrinth lies, within the mind.
A soul sincere, a heart of gold,
Yet secrets linger, untold, untold.
The brightest smile, the gentle word,
Can mask a truth that’s seldom heard.
For even those who shine so bright
Carry shadows in the night.
We stumble, we fall, we err, we stray,
Each soul has walked the flawed pathway.
Yet mistakes, like storms, will pass, will fade,
They’re not the sum of what we’ve made.
For who we are is more than sin,
More than the battles fought within.
It’s courage born of lessons learned,
The phoenix rising from wounds burned.
Judge not the depths you cannot see,
Each heart holds its own mystery.
Embrace the flaws, the cracks, the scars,
For that’s where light escapes to stars.
So let us walk with grace, with care,
Knowing secrets linger everywhere.
A human truth, both dark and sweet—
Our faults and triumphs make us complete.
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Edgar Grove
A striving, young individual seeking to be understood by those I’m surrounded by. Enlightenment, philosophy, and kind-hearted people is what drives me to go further in life! Peace and joy is all I truly desire!
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Near a land, where rolling hills stretched endlessly and rivers murmured tales of ancient lore, there dwelt a young wanderer named Emery. Known for an unquenchable thirst for curiosity and a spirit of adventure, Emery yearned to uncover secrets hidden within the lush wilderness surrounding their home.
By Edgar Grove 2 years ago in Poets
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-For even those who shine so bright, carry shadows in the night- Truth be told, my friend! Excellent poem! And happy holidays!
Beautiful and inspiring ❤️