The heart forlorn, merciless
Tender desires ravaged by time, dispirited
Yet in solitude a glimmer of hope, glinting
Held wretched in a sad melody

Time’s passing, meaningless
A dream beheld in despair, sorrowful
Ascending into dejection, melancholy
The future pensively dreadful

A spirit disconsolate, regretful
Cherished memories withering, vanishing
Their decaying images putrid, perishing
Minute hope ever fleeting

An ember still, smoldering
A heart seeks restitution, redemption
Two wounded hearts reconciled, emblazoned
A love rebirthed in fiery passion

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