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A poem inspired by the Oasis song

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Caro Henry
Apr 17, 2024
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This poem is part of the NaPoWriMo 2024 challenge to write a poem a day in April. This is the prompt for April 17.

Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a poem that is inspired by a piece of music, and that shares its title with that piece of music.

amid a world craving compassion
he emerged as a guiding light of kindness

his presence a gentle touch on weary souls
with eyes that penetrated beyond the surface

he saw the hidden depths of humanity
unearthing the flickering fire within each heart

his own heart knew no bounds
overflowing with love and compassion

and there amidst the shadows
stood a woman whose fire once burned bright

now lost and desolate her eyes had 
become dimmed by despair

in the depths of her being
she yearned for someone to care

to ignite her spirit once more
then destiny wove its intricate threads

and on a sun-kissed day
their paths crossed

conversations unfolded delicately
like petals unfurling in the wind

their souls entwined
creating a…

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