Allies fade like autumn leaves,
Shadows conspire, and darkness breathes.
Futures uncertain, paths unclear,
My heart once full, now empties here.

I yield to pain, yet still I stand,
My spirit remains, though battered hand.
Tied by fate, I search for escape,
A refuge from life's relentless ache.

In nature's sanctuary, I find solace,
A haven from the world's wild, chaotic force.
The wilderness whispers peace to me,
A gentle breeze that sets my soul free.

In realms of imagination, I roam,
Where dreams unfold, and hope finds home.
No longer bound, my spirit takes flight,
In this brief respite, I find new light.

Honoring my need for peaceful pause,
Embracing stillness, I rediscover cause.
My inner strength, revived and renewed,
Prepares me for life's challenges, anew.
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