Setbacks

Life lulls us into eras with warm waves we swear to ride forever
Then one sharp strike a pink slip a fate we cannot sever
Our days crack open hollow clocks count every bite of pain
And shadows burn our plans to ash leaving nothing to remain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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December 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
powerful and thought-provoking, especially liked this line: Our days crack open hollow clocks count every bite of pain
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