Glass Beads
Echoes of Time: Nostalgic Odyssey in Glass Beads
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(In an ocean of glass beads)
In a vast expanse of small, transparent beads symbolizing fragility or delicacy
(Floating away)
Drifting away or moving without direction
Your sullied dress spoke of gallantry
Your stained dress conveyed courage or heroic behavior
And blueberry stripes on my arms depicted victory
Blueberry stripes on my arms represented triumph or success
Bodies bruised and we didn't care
Despite physical injuries, we were indifferent
About the twigs caught in our hair
We ignored the challenges (twigs) entangled in our lives
Southern clouds grew wicked and bold
Clouds from the south became menacing and daring
So we swallowed our pride and made allies with the common cold
We humbled ourselves and allied with common adversity (common cold)
And cried for peace in disarray
We wept for peace amidst chaos or disorder
Turning cartwheels in the tonic rain
Celebrating joyfully in the midst of difficulties (tonic rain)
Memories
Recollections of the past
Floating away in an ocean of glass beads
Drifting away in a sea of memories represented by glass beads
Wish I could escape and dive
Desire to escape and immerse into the past
But I'm caught on the isle of time
Feeling trapped in the present moment
And when the sky took an evening blue
When the sky turned blue at night
We'd honor the day and defy our night curfew
We acknowledged the day and defied restrictions
Counting stars, our fingers entwined
Counting stars together with intertwined fingers
And linger in the lunar light
Remaining in the soft glow of moonlight
My castle walls were state of the art
My metaphorical castle walls were modern and strong
But your kiss on my cheek cast anchor to my feeble heart
Your kiss anchored my vulnerable heart
We were old and love was new
We aged, but our love was still new
Underneath the crescent moon
Beneath the crescent moon, we shared moments
Memories
Reflecting on the past
Floating away in an ocean of glass beads
Drifting away in a sea of memories represented by glass beads
Wish I could escape and dive
Longing to escape and immerse into the past
But I'm caught on the isle of time
Feeling confined by the current moment
Rescue me
Pleading for assistance or liberation
And take me away to my ocean of glass beads
Yearning to return to the nostalgic memories
Wish I could escape and dive
Desiring liberation from the constraints of the present
But I'm caught on the isle of time
Feeling trapped in the current moment
Like a rose devoid of bloom
Like a rose without its bloom or essence
Hide-and-seek in empty rooms
Playing a game of hide-and-seek in empty spaces
Since the age police revoked my self-esteem
Since societal judgment impacted self-worth
I'd rather play outside
Choosing outdoor play where one can easily escape
Where it's easier to hide
The unknown and its mysteries support unconventional dreams
And its mysteries endorse my quirky dreams
Recollections of the past
Memories
Drifting away in a sea of memories represented by glass beads
Floating away in an ocean of glass beads
Longing to escape and immerse into the past
Wish I could escape and dive
Feeling confined by the current moment
But I'm caught on the isle of time
Pleading for assistance or liberation
Rescue me
Yearning to return to the nostalgic memories
And take me away to my ocean of glass beads
Desiring liberation from the constraints of the present
Wish I could escape and dive
Longing to escape and immerse into the past
But I'm caught on the isle of time
Feeling trapped in the current moment
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