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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