Untold Tales

14.

14. Sea Breeze / Beyond The Mountain

In the depths of the emerald mountains' embrace,
A nymph dwells, dreaming of a distant place.
Her heart aches for the town beyond her sight,
Yearning to explore, to wander in the light.

She gazes at the townspeople with longing eyes,
As they venture into her realm, a world that lies
Within the verdant groves and mossy dells,
Where nymphs dance and weave their ancient spells.

But when she sees them adorned with gems so rare,
Diamonds and sapphires, jewels beyond compare,
She feels small, insignificant in her own right,
Yearning to shine like them, bathed in radiant light.

Her dreams carry her to sandy shores,
Where the sea breeze whispers, her spirit soars.
No longer bound by mountains' sturdy might,
She seeks the freedom of the town's vibrant delight.

Oh, to walk among the cobblestone streets,
To feel the rhythm of life, where wonder meets.
Her footsteps echoing through bustling crowds,
As she explores the secrets of the towns' shrouds.

She envisions herself adorned in finery,
A reflection of the townspeople's luxury.
But her heart yearns not for gems and gold,
Rather, the freedom that the town holds.

The ocean's expanse calls to her soul,
With waves that crash and stories untold.
She longs to taste the salt upon her lips,
To dance with the tide, her spirit in eclipse.

In her dreams, she sheds her mountain's guise,
Embracing the world beyond, under boundless skies.
For in the town, she seeks connection and mirth,
To find her place in the mosaic of Earth.

Within the sacred circle, nymphs whispered in her ear,
"You belong to the mountains, dear, not the world out there.
For your heart beats in tune with the woodland's gentle hum,
A melody of nature, where your spirit finds its home."

She listened to their counsel, their words like a decree,
And gradually her dreams of venturing began to flee.
Years turned into decades, as time relentlessly flowed,
She discovered a blend of bitter and sweet in a different path, a life that she bestowed.

She wedded a loving partner, embraced motherhood's embrace,
Pouring her love upon her child, adorning every trace.
But deep within her heart, a yearning ember still burned,
The echoes of that dream, a longing yet unearned.

As her family flourished and the seasons danced on,
She wondered what would've been if her dreams weren't forgone.
The townspeople's allure, their jewels that shimmered bright,
Seemed a reminder of the life she left behind, out of sight.

With each passing sunset, regret cast its somber shadow,
She wondered if her true self was hidden beneath a meadow.
The sea breeze taunted her, an untasted delight,
While she remained confined, yearning for a different flight.

She nurtured all around her, a selfless love untamed,
But in that selflessness, a piece of her own heart remained.
For in her sacrifice, she lost a part of her own soul,
Yearning for the freedom that could make her spirit whole.