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    The Commitment Choice
    The Commitment Choice
    The Commitment Choice
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    The Commitment Choice

    By Linda Leevike

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    "The Commitment Choice" takes readers on an introspective journey through the complex emotions of love, loyalty, and self-discovery. In this collection, each poem explores the delicate balance between personal freedom and the bonds we choose to forge. With raw honesty and lyrical elegance, the poet delves into the moments of hesitation, the weig

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSwan Charm Publishing
    Release dateOct 3, 2024
    ISBN9789916892589
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      The Commitment Choice - Linda Leevike

      Entwined Destinies

      Like vines that twist, our paths align,

      In fate's embrace, our hearts entwine.

      Through time and space, we find our thread,

      With every word, our story's read.

      In laughter shared, and tears we've shed,

      Each moment counts, the life we've led.

      Together strong, like rivers flow,

      In destiny's dance, our spirits glow.

      Language of the Heart

      In silence speaks, the heart's true song,

      With every beat, where we belong.

      A gentle touch, a knowing glance,

      In every word, we find romance.

      Through storms of life, and days so bright,

      We share the whispers of the night.

      In every sigh, in every part,

      The timeless language of the heart.

      When Choices Echo

      In the silence, whispers dwell,

      Paths diverge where hearts can tell,

      Footsteps trace the roads we've made,

      Shadows linger, choices laid.

      Every choice a seed we sow,

      Tangled roots in high and low,

      Echoes of what might have been,

      Resounding softly, deep within.

      Moments lost and moments gained,

      Lessons learned, desires strained,

      Fate's great web, a woven thread,

      A tapestry of words unsaid.

      Yet in the dark, the light must rise,

      Finding strength in teary eyes,

      For every path that we forgo,

      Shapes our hearts in endless flow.

      So here I stand, with choices vast,

      Marking futures that we've cast,

      In every echo, choices blend,

      Till silence greets us at the end.

      Love's Boundless Journey

      Through fields of gold, our hearts will roam,

      In tender whispers, find our home,

      Hand in hand, we'll write our song,

      Where love endures, and we belong.

      With every step upon this road,

      Together, we shall share the load,

      In storm and shine, our spirits soar,

      Boundless love forevermore.

      Seasons change, and yet we stay,

      In laughter's light, in shadows gray,

      Each moment cherished, precious, true,

      In every dawn, I choose you.

      From mountain peaks to ocean wide,

      Our souls entwined, a constant tide,

      No distance great can keep apart,

      The endless journey of the heart.

      So let us wander, side by side,

      In love's embrace, our spirits glide,

      For every path we dare to find,

      Is whispered gently, love entwined.

      The Dance of Dedication

      In the moonlight, we sway,

      Every step a silent vow,

      Hearts aligned in soft array,

      Together, we take a bow.

      Whispers echo in the night,

      Promises woven in the air,

      With each twirl, we feel the light,

      A bond grown beyond compare.

      Time may test, but we are strong,

      Each heartbeat a steady tune,

      In this dance where we belong,

      Love glimmers like the moon.

      Through the storms and through the calm,

      We hold on, never let go,

      In each other, we find balm,

      In harmony, our spirits glow.

      So let the world fade away,

      In this moment, we ignite,

      For in this dance, come what may,

      We are one, forever bright.

      Hands Held Tight

      Interlaced fingers, warm embrace,

      With every squeeze, our fears align,

      In this haven, we find our place,

      Your heartbeat softly echoes mine.

      Through the chaos, we remain,

      Steadfast, as the world spins round,

      In shared laughter, double the gain,

      In silence, our love is found.

      Through trials faced, through joys embraced,

      Together, we weather the storm,

      With hands held tight, we find our pace,

      A union formed, forever warm.

      No distance can break this thread,

      As long as our hands intertwine,

      In the stories, we both have read,

      Love’s journey is truly divine.

      So let the sun rise, let it shine,

      With you, every moment is right,

      As long as I call you mine,

      We’ll face the dark, hands held tight.

      A Contract of Hearts

      In soft ink, our vows are penned,

      A sacred bond that time can't sever,

      With each promise, we transcend,

      In this contract, we are forever.

      Words etched in the stars above,

      Written with the light of the moon,

      Each letter carries all our love,

      In our hearts, we find

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