A Lament for a Fractured World* In the twilight of our grand civilization, A tragic tale unfolds, a dire revelation. Wars waged with hearts cold, greed unrestrained, The pillars crumble, a world unchained. Beneath the skies painted in hues of despair, Echoes of discord fill the desolate air. Man, blinded by selfish pursuits, Forsakes the Earth, as nature disputes. Greed, a venom coursing through veins, Conquering compassion, breaking moral chains. Nations clash in a symphony of strife, A dance of shadows, consuming life. Leaders, draped in garments of power, Forge alliances that doom the hour. Battles waged for avarice's delight, As humanity stumbles into eternal night. Climate weeps, a lamentation profound, Yet selfishness persists, no solace found. Icebergs mourn, oceans swell with disdain, A requiem for a world ensnared by pain. The rivers whisper tales of woe, As forests weep, their stories grow. In the ruins of what was once sublime, The crescendo of collapse, an apocalyptic chime. As cities crumble, a chorus of despair, Silent cries echo in the vacant air. Civilization, a fragile tapestry torn, By the hands that ignored the warnings. Yet amid the ruins, a spark may remain, A chance for redemption, to break the chain. For in the ashes of our own demise, Hope emerges, a phoenix that flies. Let this saga be a cautionary plea, A reminder of what could cease to be. In the echoes of our impending fall, May humanity rise, and rewrite its call. In the hushed corridors of fading light, The symphony of sorrow continues its plight. Echoes of regret linger in the gloom, As shadows dance in nature's tomb. The wails of the forsaken Earth, Echo through time, a haunting rebirth. An epic saga of a world undone, By the folly of the favored one. Behold the ruins, a testament stark, To the unraveling of our collective arc. Dystopian landscapes, scars on the land, Witness to the folly of the heedless hand. Oceans rise in tumultuous disdain, A consequence of humanity's bane. The song of nature, a mournful dirge, For the planet, aching under the surge. Leaders once mighty, now ghosts in the mist, Their legacy a cautionary twist. In the caverns of power, echoes persist, A tale of hubris, too ominous to resist. From the embers of catastrophe, A flicker of hope emerges, wild and free. A chance for redemption, a cosmic plea, For humanity to rewrite its destiny. As the curtain falls on this tragic stage, May the echoes of collapse ignite a sage. In the remnants of our once proud domain, Let resilience and compassion rise again.

* Farewell Old Friend * As I sit here on this cold and barren land, The ashes of our past still clinging tight, My mind wanders back to when it all began, To the time before we lost sight. We were brothers once, united by strife, But now we stand divided, each side bleeding red, Our hearts hardened by hate and endless lies, As we march towards oblivion, heads held high instead. The thunderous roar of bombs shakes the ground, And tears stream down from mother earth's face, Her children scattered far and wide, Searching desperately for some semblance of grace. Forests burned to ash, cities crumbled beneath, The sky painted black with soot and fear, No birds sing their songs anymore, no flowers bloom, Only silence reigns supreme, a mournful dirge drawing near. Oh, what have we done? What horrors remain, In the wake of madness and mankind's folly? Can we find redemption amidst the pain, Or will we be forever trapped in history's story? So let us pause, take a breath, look around, And see if there's any hope left to save, For in the depths of despair, there's always a sound, A whisper of life, calling out to brave. May we learn from our mistakes, and rise again, With open arms and hearts full of love, Let us build bridges where there used to be chasms, And make peace our only song worth humming above. Rest in peace, dear souls who perished in vain, Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten nor in vain, For from your ashes, a new dawn shall arise, And we'll remember you every time we close our eyes. Goodbye cruel world, we bid thee adieu, May we meet again one day, under brighter skies blue, Until then, may we hold onto hope, like a candle flickering true, Guiding us through the darkness, until we can finally say good riddance to you. Farewell my friends, till we meet again, On fields of gold, beneath clear skies, Where wars are but tales told 'round fires at night, And peace reigns eternal, casting its gentle light. Adieu, adieu, to the ghosts of yore, May they find solace in a place beyond this shore, And know that though they may be gone, their memory does endure, Engraved upon our hearts, forever seared and sure. So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodnight, May you find rest amongst the stars, shining bright, For even in the darkest hour, there's always a silver lining, Just reach out and grab it, don't ever lose sight. Till we meet again, my friend, in another time, Under different skies, perhaps a happier rhyme, Remember me, as I remember you, In this dance of life, let us vow never to stray too far from truth. Peace be with you, and with all those who mourn, May they find comfort in each other, and strength drawn forth, From the depths of sorrow, let them rise up tall and proud, Like phoenixes from the flames, forever holding their heads high, unbowed. Bid farewell to the past, and welcome the future, Embrace change, for it brings growth, however bitter, Look forward with hope, and leave behind regret, For tomorrow holds promise, if only we dare to forget. So long, dear friend, till we meet again, May your heart find peace, and your soul serenity, For in this vast universe, there's always room for a new beginning, And I believe, with all my heart, that you, my friend, will lead humanity into a better destiny. Farewell, old friend, may your journey be long and filled with wonder, And may you find the answers you seek, in the mysteries yet undiscovered, For you are a beacon of light, in these dark times, And your legacy will echo throughout the ages, leaving an indelible mark on human kind. Goodbye, old friend, till we meet again, May the wind be at your back, and the sun warm upon your skin, And may you always carry within you, the memories we share, Of a time when dreams were big, and hopes were everywhere. Adieu, adieu, to the past, and the pain, May you find solace in the present, and joy in the gain, For though we part ways, our bond remains strong, And in my heart, you'll always belong. So long, old friend, till we meet again, May you walk boldly into the unknown, without fear or doubt, For you are loved, cherished, and remembered, By many hearts, including mine, which will never forget. Farewell, old friend, till we meet again, May you spread your wings, and fly higher than before, For you are a star, shining bright, And your light will guide us, wherever we go, whatever we do, forevermore. Adieu, adieu, to the past, and the pain, May you find peace, and love, once more, For you deserve nothing less, my dear friend, Than happiness, and all that life has to offer, waiting just beyond the bend. So long, old friend, till we meet again, May you live long, and prosper, and achieve everything you desire, For you have touched my heart, and changed my life, in ways you could never imagine, And for that, I am forever grateful, and proud to call you my friend. Farewell, old friend, till we meet again, May your path be smooth, and your heart content, For you are a treasure, a jewel among men, And I look forward to seeing where your story begins, once again. Adieu, adieu, to the past, and the pain, May you find joy, and laughter, and love, once more, For you deserve it all, and so much more, My dear friend, my hero, my muse, forevermore. So long, old friend, till we meet again, May you write your own story, and make your own way, With courage, and grace, and determination, every single day, For you are a force of nature, and I cannot wait to see what you'll say. Farewell, old friend, till we meet again, May you continue to inspire, and amaze, and astound, For you are a legend, already written, In the annals of history, around, and round. Adieu, adieu, to the past, and the pain, May you find peace, and love, once more, For you are a beacon, a guiding light, Shining bright, leading the way, through darkness, and strife. So long, old friend, till we meet again, May you know, deep down inside, how truly special you are, For you have touched my heart, and left your mark, On this world, forevermore, my dearest friend, near, and far. Farewell, old friend, till we meet again, May you conquer the world, and all its ills, For you are a warrior, a champion, Against all odds, against all hills. Adieu, adieu, to the past, and the pain, May you find joy, and love, once more, For you deserve it all, and so much more, My dear friend, my ally, my brother, forevermore.