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Searching for a flawless dawn

Off the sharp edge of the world, am I stepping? Do mirrors start whispering as shadows prepare to sing? The way it looks through me, its soul swallowing Where do I flee from here to delay from disappearing? Pull me out, that I might find my reckoning My feet grow weary of all this merciless sleepwalking Deafening, I hear my heart softly breaking Wandering through this maze; pining thoughts, forever aching Pains past now present, a conclusions threading Through every year, no cords cutting; my dreams were fruitless and fading Am I found incorporeal, shy of dissipating? The weight of sorrow is fully capable of suffocating Falling out of love is hanging me by strands unyielding Yet, in the blind, I continue seeking out light still glimmering Searching for a flawless dawn; where my heart finds its healing In this broken cardiac state, I find my reflection staring

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Date: 1/23/2025 5:37:00 PM
Intensity, and a lot of it. Your emotions are so felt by anyone who reads thus. So many hugs to you and your muse - <3
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Date: 1/23/2025 6:44:00 PM
Preash my friend! It means alot to be heard and seen. Hugs right back! A.S.
Date: 1/22/2025 1:06:00 PM
Bad breakup? It happens. Been there done that. Your penultimate line means you haven't given up hope. May your protagonist keep searching
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Date: 1/22/2025 6:41:00 PM
If only breakups were simple. #sigh— If we become hopeless there is not much point to continuing the game. He never stops looking for the best version of his life.... ;) A.S.

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