| General Fiction posted February 28, 2025 |
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Thoughts of choices made.
Reflections
by Jake P.
In the silent embrace of night, beneath a canopy of stars, I find myself pondering the paths I've tread… and those yet to be taken. Time is an elusive companion, it hurries me forward and yet grants me moments of reflection. In each heartbeat, I hear the echoes of dreams—some realized, others abandoned as shadows in a reckless decision. I question the lure of ambition, the pursuit of meaning that drives humanity to scale the heights of success, yet often leaves the soul yearning for simplicity.
Within this introspection, I ponder the balance of love and duty, passion and reason, each haunting me at the fabric of my being. My spirit craves the serenity found in nature's whispered secrets, as if the rustling leaves carry wisdom beyond my grasp. Yet, society demands the clamor, the relentless pursuit of progress. Here, in this fragile moment, I confront my own desires, gathering the courage to chart my course, to become the author of my unfinished tale.
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