We pursue the things that bring us pain
We crave the validation of others' gain
We chase the shadows, the fleeting fame
And in the end, we're left with nothing but the blame

Our hearts are empty, our souls astray
We're searching for meaning, night and day
But in the emptiness, we find our way
To the realization that life's vanity is here to stay

We try to fill the void with worldly things
With wealth, with power, with fleeting wings
But the more we get, the more we crave
And in the end, we're left with nothing but a hollow cave

We're searching for a sense of purpose, a reason to be
But in the emptiness, we're forced to see
That life's vanity is a never-ending sea
And we're just floating on the surface, trying to be free.

No matter what we do, no matter how we try
Death will come for us, and we can't decline
We can't hide,we can't run,we can't deny
Death will find us, in every way we lie

Wealth, power, youth, and beauty, all will fade
Death takes everyone, no matter the shade
No magic, no prayer, can keep it at bay
Death comes for all, every single day

We can't cheat death, no matter what we do
It's waiting for us, me and you
So let's live our lives, with hearts that are true
'Cause death's dark shadow, is waiting there for you

We come from dust, and to dust we go
Our lives are short, and then we're low

The earthy smell reminds us where we're from
And where we'll end up, when our time is done

We live and laugh, but soon we fade
Back to the dust, from which we're made

Our bodies weak, but our spirits bright
Shining like stars, in the dark of night

We're made of dust, but we're special too
A spark of life, that shines right through

So let's make the most, of the time we have
And cherish the dust, that makes us who we are.

You can't please the crowd, it's a fact,
But being yourself is where it's at.

Don't hide your quirks or try to conform,
Your individuality is what makes you transform.

Embrace your flaws and let your spirit shine,
Don't let others define your worth or your prime.

You're a star, a work of art, one of a kind,
Being yourself is where your true beauty shines.

Eyes once full of truth and light,
Now hide the darkness of night.

Promises broken, trust shattered,
Love turns cold, hearts are battered.

Lies cut deep, leaving scars behind,
A bond broken, love left to unwind.

Memories tainted, heart now old,
Betrayal's weight forever to hold.

Moment's Breath

Life's delicate dance, a whispered sigh,
Fleeting moments, slipping by.
Like autumn leaves, we fade to gold,
Ephemeral beauty, growing old.

In hourglass hearts, our time is told,
Grains falling,story untold
Memories linger, then dissolve,
Leaving emptiness, a hollow soul.

On life's vast beach, we write our name,
Washed away in waves,eternal claim.
Like shifting sands, we slide and sway,
Constant change, each passing day.

Rootless, we drift, like desert dust,
No permanent home, we trust.
Yet in the flow, we find our way,
Embracing impermanence, day by day.

A father and a son fish together

On a river wide, with the sunshine complementing the fair weather

Their lines cast out like hopes and dreams

Waiting for bites and life's themes

Like life's journey, the river flows

Ups and downs as it goes

Sometimes calm, turbulent and wide

We navigate through side by side

The bait we use, like choices we made

It attracts good things or mistakes we made

Like patience we hold, waiting for a bite

That the moment unfolding may be right

Fish bites like challenges faced

Requires strength and skill to take

The ones that get away, the mistakes we've made

Teach us wisdom for the next step to face

As the sun sets on this
fishing day

The father and son reflect on life's way

They go and learn from their experiences too

Hopefully they find wisdom in all they do

In the maze of adulthood, we wander and roam
Seeking our place, our purpose, our home
We chase the dreams that society has defined
But in the silence, we hear our own heart's rhyme

We yearn for connection, for love and for light
In a world that often values productivity over might
We search for our voice, our own unique sound
In the midst of chaos, we find our way around

In adulthood's complexities, we navigate and find
Our own path, our own heart and mind
We learn to balance, to adapt and to grow
And discover our own voice, as we let our true selves show

I'm happy being me, on my own
I don't need others to feel complete at home

I like my own company, it's where I thrive
I'm free to be me, without needing to survive

I don't need others to tell me I'm okay
I know my worth, every single day

I enjoy quiet time, and being alone
It's where I find peace, and feel like I'm home

The world may say, "You must fit in"
But I'm happy being different, and doing my own thing within

I'm in control of my happiness, it's my choice
I'm free to be me, with no need for a voice

So I'll keep enjoying, my own company
It's where I find joy, and feel happy and free.

I'm shattering chains, I'm breaking free
Unleashing the me, that's been trapped inside of me

I'm embracing my scars, I'm wearing my heart
I'm rising from the ashes, a brand new start

I'm letting go of the pain, that once defined
I'm finding my strength, in the tears I've left behind

I'm learning to love, the person I've become
I'm emerging from the darkness, into the warm light of home

Close your eyes, take a step ahead
Trust your heart, it knows the way instead

In the dark, shine your inner light
Guide yourself, through the dark of night

Be brave, take a leap of faith
Trust that you'll find your path,your way

Your heart knows, your soul too
They'll lead you through, to see you through