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A ballad inspired by the prompt "Life is a Song" suggested by Ink Empress

In the same town, in the same house, two brothers were born in a nice and calm countryside where roses had no thorns. In the same place, this morn, two twins received this fife to whistle ad-lib notes for this unknown melody, called life. At night, Jai liked to count the stars perched on his wooden stool. His brother, Jim, was scared by the meteors and dark ghouls. Jai liked to learn and go to school. His brother saw learning rife with the hard work of playing this difficult melody, called life. Which of cacophony or harmony rules in the universe, so vast? Jai enjoyed every moment. Jim knew a good thing never lasts. Yet, in front of an ecclesiast both in turn, for their wife, sworn deep or high-pitched tones for this harmonic melody, called life. Discouraged, Jim threw in the towel when work paid no attention. Jai recited some lines when life was full of tensions. In the time of incomprehension, when the devil throws his strife, keep faith and keep going forward in this chaotic melody, called life. Two brothers, two opposite visions. When their life reached their sunset, one saw he had a Moby Dick life. The other could only mope with regrets. So they thought, at the last tourniquet, before leaping into the afterlife and humming the last notes of this chosen melody, called life.

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Date: 2/10/2024 9:41:00 PM
Woah, this is such an incredible and breathtaking piece, dear Alain.. You've amazingly expressed your vivid storytelling skills here and especially so wonderfully you've painted two opposite personas here, viewing life with their own distinct vision.. Your poetic skills are reflecting in a brilliant way here. It's so kind of you to share this poem with here.. Keep writing and shining always! Loved reading this.
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A. Ormulyce
Date: 2/10/2024 11:04:00 PM
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed reading this piece. I had this idea as soon as I read Ink's prompt. So, I thought a ballad could be a good way to write it.
Date: 2/10/2024 9:36:00 AM
Your poem invites reflection on the choices we make in response to life's melodies, and the enduring importance of faith, perseverance, and forward motion in navigating its twists and turns. It serves as a poignant reminder of the richness and complexity inherent in the human experience, and the profound impact of our perspectives and attitudes on the unfolding symphony of life
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Date: 2/10/2024 2:54:00 PM
Thank you so much. Yes, the human experience is rich but not easy. Glad you appreciated my writing.

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