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"Echoes of love"
#WritcoStoryPrompt84

In the corners of your mind, there are smiles and memories that you cannot just leave behind, that you cannot just forget. They linger like whispers in the breeze, softly stirring the depths of your soul, refusing to be erased by the passage of time.

As Sarah sat on the worn wooden bench in the park, surrounded by the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant hum of city life, she found herself lost in the labyrinth of her memories. The autumn sun cast a warm glow upon her face, illuminating the lines of laughter and sorrow etched upon her features.

She closed her eyes, allowing herself to be transported back to a time when life seemed simpler, when the world was filled with endless possibilities and dreams were as boundless as the sky. She could almost feel the warmth of his hand in hers, hear the echo of his laughter mingling with hers in the crisp morning air.

They had met by chance on a rainy afternoon in this very park, their umbrellas colliding in a comical twist of fate. From that moment on, their lives had become intertwined in a tapestry of shared moments and stolen glances, their love blossoming like the flowers in spring.

But as swiftly as the seasons changed, so too did their fortunes. The winds of fate blew harsh and unforgiving, tearing them apart with a cruel hand. Distance and time conspired against them, pulling them in opposite directions until they were but faint echoes of the love they once knew.

And yet, despite the passage of years, Sarah could not shake the memories that clung to her like ivy upon a weathered stone. She could still hear the sound of his voice whispering her name in the darkness, feel the gentle touch of his fingers tracing the curve of her cheek.

In the corners of her mind, their love remained a beacon of light in the vast expanse of her existence, a reminder that some bonds are too strong to be broken, too precious to be forgotten. And so, with a wistful smile and a tear-stained heart, Sarah closed her eyes once more, allowing herself to be enveloped by the warmth of their shared memories, knowing that in the end, love would always endure.
© Fadesayo Ogunniyi