Second Chance

Amidst the shadows of regret, 
A soul adrift, and longing to forget,
With hope, relentless, in its cosmic dance, 
Wished they had a second chance.

And the learner needs to repeat the lesson, 
For growth blooms from a humble confession, 
With a will to change destiny, they chart their way,
In the realm of chances, where dreams hold sway.

They seized the moments, once passed by, 
With hands outstretched, reaching for the sky, 
Embracing passions once left behind, 
Unleashing dreams they longed to find.

With every stumble, they discovered grace, 
A tapestry woven, pain interlaced, 
For in the wounds, compassion grew, 
Empathy bloomed, their heart anew.

For in second chances, hope finds its voice, 
In redemption's embrace, hearts rejoice, 
And as the learner repeats the lessons learned, 
They find their purpose, their soul affirmed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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June 14, 2023 at 9:50 AM
A second chance is always good to reaffirm the wisdom and reach one's objective. Well done Jay
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June 14, 2023 at 10:59 AM
Thank you for your encouragements.
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June 14, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Thank you for your encouragements.
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