2023

In bleak 2023, darkness fell A year of torment, a twisted spell Lost souls wandering, trapped in a cell Love's flame flickered, lost its glow Passions weep, forgotten, below In hazy veils, despair did grow A world consumed by chaos's reign Whispers of hope, drowned by disdain Searing pain, rivers of disdain The moon wept tears, the stars grew dim Aching hearts searching, for love's hymn Boundaries shattered, souls grew grim Yet through the abyss, a light did gleam A glimmer of hope, a lover's dream In love's embrace, life's sorrow redeemed Artistry bloomed, defiance took flight In melodies sweet, the spirit's might Rebellion danced, with fire's light The streets came alive, with riot's blaze Protesting souls, full of fiery gaze In shadows cast, secrets to appraise Beyond the masks, hidden mysteries Truths and lies, interwoven histories A labyrinth of souls, seeking remedies In Dulcinea's eyes, love's faith renewed Lost souls found solace, their hearts pursued Sanctuary found, love's eternal truth Through Dante's lens, we see the divine In allegory's embrace, a grand design Lessons learned, echoes throughout time Oh, 2023, a year of despair Yet beauty sprouts from ashes, showing we care In Jim's spirit