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Dylen Dixon May 11
Or do we know?  
In the whispering dawn,  
the world stretches, yawning,  
and with it comes a question,  
does the sun breathe, or simply rise?  
Does the breeze carry secret tales,  
or just witness our silent cries?  
In the fabric of thought, we weave,  
the questions dance like autumn leaves,  
swirling in the gust of wonder.

When silence grips the heart,  
and shadows spill from quiet corners,  
what blooms in the hush of doubt?  
Do dreams slumber beneath closed eyes,  
or do they shed their skin to fly?  
Are echoes mere reflections,  
or do they tread the paths we leave behind?  
Each inquiry a tender stroke,  
awakening colors from the grey.

What if the stars are just whispers  
of long-forgotten dreams,  
hanging like lanterns in the void,  
guiding souls who dare to seek?  
Or do they speak in riddles,  
swimming through cosmic seas of thought,  
inviting us to unravel the knots  
tied in the tapestry of night?

Do the mountains listen to our fears,  
or do they stand as silent guards,  
witnesses to our wandering hearts?  
What tales do the rivers share,  
as they carve through ancient stone,  
filling the valleys with their song,  
singing of journeys, yet unknown?

When we look into the mirror of the sky,  
do we see our dreams reflected,  
or does the azure canvas hide  
the colors of our deepest longing?  
Or do we know?  
In riddles of the mind,  
we search for answers carved in stars,  
as the universe folds and unfolds,  
whispering truths wrapped in mystery.

The laughter of children,  
a wind-chime chorus in the air,  
do they know what tomorrow holds,  
or do they dance in the moment,  
breathless with the joy of now?  
In every question posed lightly,  
the essence of life takes form,  
a delicate thread of possibilities,  
woven through the loom of existence.

Are we mere shadows of our thoughts,  
flickering in the light of perception,  
or do we cast bold strokes  
upon the canvas of this fleeting time?  
Rhetorical wonders paint our dreams,  
giving life to the nothingness that stirs,  
a spark igniting dormant flames,  
reminding us that we are not alone.

The poetry of questions lingers,  
halos of meaning in the haze,  
each pause a heartbeat in the silence,  
where our imaginations can play.  
Or do we know?  
In that fragile moment,  
between the asking and the knowing,  
lies the beauty of our quest for truth,  
drenched in the colors of our hopes,  
a symphony of what could be.

So let us roam this boundless thought,  
where every inquiry births a new hue,  
a vibrant testament to the unknown,  
as we craft our own stories anew.  
In the realm of what ifs,  
we find the essence of our soul,  
and perhaps, along this winding road,  
we stumble upon the answers we seek,  
not in certainty,  
but in the questions we embrace.
Dylen Dixon May 11
One day, the sun will break through the clouds,  
Whispers of hope painting the sky bright,  
Promises cradled in the hands of time,  
A gentle wind, guiding us toward the light.  

One day, laughter will echo through the streets,  
Joy will dance on the rooftops, so high,  
Children will play where shadows once dwelled,  
And dreams once shattered will learn how to fly.  

One day, we’ll gather among the olive trees,  
Rekindling stories of love and of strife,  
Each word, a balm for the wounds of the past,  
Each heart, reknit in this vibrant new life.  

One day, the moon will smile down upon,  
A world reborn in trust and in grace,  
We’ll rise from the ashes of doubt and despair,  
United in strength, we’ll find our place.  

One day, the stars will align in our favor,  
The compass that guides us, steadfast and true,  
Together we'll navigate uncharted waters,  
With courage and hope lighting paths that we pursue.  

One day, the pain of yesterday fades,  
Replaced by a chorus of voices combined,  
We’ll stand hand in hand, through storms and through trials,  
Adversity met with a spirit refined.  

One day, the walls that once held us captive,  
Will crumble like dust at the feet of our dreams,  
A tapestry woven from threads of our stories,  
In vibrant hues, bursting at the seams.  

One day, the hands of time will rewind,  
To show us the beauty that lay in the fight,  
In moments of silence, our hearts will remember,  
The journey that led us into the light.  

One day, together, we’ll walk through the dawn,  
With eyes set on futures, bright as the sun,  
Life will be different, draped in new colors,  
And we’ll stand as one when the battles are won.  

So let the echoes of now whisper soft,  
For every shadow brings promise anew,  
One day we will rise, and the world will transform,  
With faith in our hearts, we’ll know what is true.
Dylen Dixon May 11
Life was true,  
in the quiet moments  
between heartbeats—  
simpler than the breath  
that lingers, like morning mist,  
soft and unassuming  
draped over the shoulders of dawn.  

It danced in the whispers  
of trees, swaying gently  
to a symphony only they could hear,  
where sunlight poured through leaves,  
each ray a brushstroke of gold  
on the canvas of our days.  

Life was true,  
in the laughter of children,  
chasing dreams across sun-dotted fields,  
their giggles floating  
like dandelion wishes  
on the warm summer air,  
a reminder that joy can be boundless  
and innocence, a treasure  
worth holding.  

It was in the stories  
carried by the wind,  
the tales of old souls  
woven into the fabric of twilight,  
where shadows play  
and creation reflects  
upon the surface of the still pond,  
jeweling the night with whispers  
of things once lost,  
but never forgotten.  

Life was true,  
in the rhythms of time,  
each tick of the clock a heartbeat,  
each moment a petal  
falling gently,  
tenderly, from the bouquet  
of existence.  
There is beauty in the fleeting,  
the way a flower unfolds,  
petals stretching toward the sky,  
only to surrender to the earth  
in the end, a cycle  
of returning and releasing,  
of growth and grace.  

We walked through gardens  
where secrets lay hidden,  
in the blush of roses,  
the fragrance of lilacs  
reminding us of love’s depth,  
the aching beauty of tender goodbyes.  
In every sigh, a memory,  
in every glance, a promise,  
that we were alive,  
that we mattered.  

The moon, a silver guardian,  
watched over our dreams,  
casting her glow on the paths  
we dared to wander,  
illuminating the laughter  
that climbed like ivy  
up the walls of our being,  
and we danced  
under the celestial tapestry,  
knowing that we were part  
of something vast,  
something true.  

Life was the gentle touch  
of a hand in ours,  
the warmth radiating  
from the hearth of home,  
where stories blend  
with the aroma of spices,  
the familiar lullabies  
of love echoing soft,  
binding us together  
like threads in a tapestry,  
ever intertwined,  
ever true.  

In the quiet after storms,  
when the world holds its breath,  
we learned that beauty resides  
in resilience—the way the earth  
breathes anew,  
how flowers bloom  
in cracked pavement,  
the indomitable spirit  
of nature mirroring our own.  

Life was true beneath the stars,  
in the vast expanse of the universe,  
each twinkle a brush with eternity,  
a gentle reminder that we are stardust,  
that we belong to something greater,  
that the stories we stitch together  
in the fabric of our days  
carry the weight of wonder,  
the essence of being,  
and though the journey is fraught  
with shadows,  
there lies light  
in every step we take.  

So when the sun sets,  
and we gather the pieces  
of our dreams, our triumphs, our tears,  
let us remember  
that life was true,  
in every laugh, every tear,  
in the embrace of a friend,  
the stillness of a shared silence,  
and though the road may wind  
and the seasons shift,  
we carry with us the beauty  
of the truth we have made,  
a mosaic of moments,  
each one,  
alive.
Dylen Dixon May 11
In the hush of dawn, a small cry remains,  
a fragile breath, the world begins to spin,  
tiny fingers grasping shadows, light veils dreams,  
in the garden of hopes, new life sings.

Laughter spills like sunlight through tender leaves,  
the dance of youth, innocence wrapped in gold,  
chasing fleeting moments, moments chase the breeze,  
painting on the canvas of stories untold.

Seasons shift like whispers, time's gentle hand,  
first love blooms in blush, beneath the sky so clear,  
yet storms break the silence, soft hearts often break,  
shattering like glass, reflections disappear.

Days turn to nights, shadows stretching long,  
memories like petals fall, soft and sweet,  
each moment a treasure, but time slips away,  
the music of life played on bittersweet streets.

In the quiet twilight, a whisper is heard,  
dreams fade like fireflies, lost in the gloom,  
but there lies a beauty in each fleeting breath,  
woven through our hearts, in the fabric of doom.

And as the lantern dims, a sigh fills the air,  
life's fleeting echo, a soft, tender tune,  
in the embrace of farewell, love lingers still,  
each ending a story, life softly consumed.

In the stillness of night, beneath starlit skies,  
a flicker of hope, in the sadness we share,  
for life, though it wanes, in memories thrives,  
beautifully short, yet profoundly rare.
Dylen Dixon Dec 2024
A tiny spark, a flicker bright,
Begins to glow with gentle light.
A breath is drawn, a cry rings out,
A brand new life, there is no doubt.

First steps are wobbly, small and slow,
The seeds of wonder start to grow.
With wide-eyed gaze, the world's embraced,
A joyful smile on a sweet face.

The sun climbs high, a golden ray,
We run and laugh and sing and play.
We chase the dreams that fill our heads,
With rose-hued hopes in flowerbeds.

The days rush by, a fleeting stream,
Lost in a happy, sunlit dream.
We build our castles, strong and tall,
And never think they'll fade or fall.

But shadows lengthen, dusk draws near,
A whisper soft, a rising fear.
The vibrant hues begin to fade,
A somber tune, a serenade.

The body weakens, starts to bend,
We see the journey's nearing end.
The mirror shows a silvered crown,
A weary sigh, a letting down.

The memories flicker, dim and low,
Of faces loved, from long ago.
We grasp at moments, sweet and dear,
And shed a silent, falling tear.

The breath grows faint, the light grows dim,
We hear a distant, fading hymn.
The world recedes, a distant shore,
We close our eyes and dream no more.

Like petals falling from a bloom,
We're swallowed by the silent tomb.
A fleeting dance, a whispered word,
A life that's lived, then briefly heard.

So cherish every passing day,
Before it softly slips away.
For life's a gift, so frail and free,
A blink of time, for you and me.
Dylen Dixon Dec 2024
In shadows deep, where whispers tread,
A journey winds, where dreams have fled.
Through valleys low and mountains high,
We search for answers in the sky.

Each tear that falls like rain-laden grace,
Reflects the fears we dare not face.
Yet in this storm, a lesson clear—
Sometimes the path is to persevere.

With every heartbeat, echoes speak,
Of friends we've lost and those who seek.
In moments dark where hatred stirs,
Act of kindness often blurs.

The weight of sorrow can bend the spine,
Yet strength emerges when hearts align.
In every struggle life bestows,
Resilience blooms where compassion grows.

For beneath the clouds that drape our days,
Are rays of hope that pierce the haze.
Memories linger like ghosts so dear,
They teach us what it means to fear.

There’s beauty found in life’s cruel twist,
An appreciation for moments missed.
Each disappointment builds our tale,
A chance to rise each time we fail.

Independence calls amidst despair,
And darkness fades with the light we share.
New beginnings arise from ashes old—
Life's lessons wrapped in stories told.

With courage stitched into our seams,
We navigate through shattered dreams.
Out of confusion springs clarity bright—
As stars emerge from the cloak of night.

So let it be—the winds may howl,
Let kindness echo; hear the growl
Of uncertainty worn on tired sleeves—
In every breath lies what we believe.

Though health may falter and spirits ache,
Hope remains steadfast; it won’t break.
Together we stand through all adversity—
For in shared burden lies unity’s key.

Embrace each moment with utmost grace;
Navigating life's ever-changing face;
For every loss brings forth a seed—
Of friendship sown in wondrous deed.

So here we sit beneath the trees’ sway—
Through laughter and pain along our stay;
In gratitude find solace in lack—
Let it be our anthem as we backtrack.

Like rivers winding toward distant seas—
Every heartbreak becomes a breeze;
An inspiration drawn from what's done—
We learn to let go while seeking the sun.

Let it be—a mantra soft yet strong;
In life’s grand symphony—a poignant song;
So when you stumble or feel undone—
Embrace what is and know you're not alone.
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