The Things we Lose

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The things we lose, where did they go? 

The people lost do we even know? 

The things we lose are hard to bear,

They leave us feeling lost and scared.

The ones we love can change and grow,

Or disappear without a trace to show.

Like a mother who once filled our hearts,

With kindness, love, and gentle arts.

But now she's gone, replaced by pain,

Betrayal and lies have left a stain.

We try to love her as we did before,

But the trust she broke can't be ignored.

A mother lost, a battle never won,

The wounds she caused can't be undone.

And then there's Sarah, a train in our life,

A friend who brought laughter and relief.

We shared our dreams and secrets too,

And then, like all trains, the journey was through.

But the memories we shared will never die,

For they'll live on, as time goes by.

Sarah, our dear friend, thank you for all,

For being there to catch us when we fall.

The things we lose can break our hearts,

But they also teach us to play our parts.

To cherish what we have each day,

And hold our loved ones close, come what may.

The things we lose can come in different forms,

Like opportunities that never return.

The chances we missed, the roads not taken,

The dreams we gave up, the risks forsaken.

We wonder what could have been,

If we had made different choices then.

But regret won't change the past,

So we move forward and make it last.

The things we lose can also be intangible,

Like trust, faith, and hope that's unattainable.

We search for meaning, but it's hard to find,

As we struggle to leave the past behind.

Yet, in the midst of our pain and despair,

We find new beginnings, love, and care.

The things we gain can't replace what's gone,

But they give us a reason to carry on.

The things we lose may break us apart,

But they also help us grow and start.

A new chapter in our journey of life,

One that's filled with hope and less strife.

So, let's hold onto the memories we cherish,

And learn from the lessons that make us flourish.

The things we lose may leave us feeling low,

But they also teach us how to glow.