Amidst shattered hopes, relationships lie,
Their promises a distant, hollow tune,
A symphony of heartache, endless moon,
Leaves me to ponder what and why.

No matter how I strive to break the chain,
The certainty of sorrow lingers near,
A constant ache, a future far from clear,
As if bound by destiny's cruel reign.

Yet, through these shadows, strength I'll find,
To mend my heart and heal the wounds so deep,
Though certainty persists, my spirit climbs,
Above despair, its secrets I shall keep.

For in this struggle, growth begins to bloom,
And from the pain, a brighter day may loom.

#unhappiness
© Mlondi Ngubane, OBE