༺Masterpiece༻

XX :: Puzzle Piece

"Underneath the starlit sky,
Softly, a lullaby of fireflies.
In our cottage, love's sweet lore,
A tale spun forevermore.

Sunset paints the sky in hues,
As we share laughter, love ensues.
Rustic charm and simple grace,
Our haven in this tranquil space."

⊱ ───ஓ๑♡๑ஓ ─── ⊰

"Why is it so hard to love?" 

In the soft glow of twilight, Mai, a tender soul at the age of twelve, gazed at the horizon, her eyes reflecting the melancholy of a question beyond her years.

"Why is it so hard to love?" she pondered, directing her innocent inquiry to Seokjin, a 32-year-old soul who bore the weight of love's intricate tapestry. Seokjin held the wisdom of both the years and the scars etched by love.

With a gentle smile that masked the echoes of heartache, Seokjin began to weave a poetically descriptive tapestry of emotions. "Mai, love is a delicate dance of shadows and light, a kaleidoscope of emotions that can both mend and shatter the soul,"

He paused for a second thought and began,"Love is a fragile dance on the precipice of joy and despair. It's a melody that resonates within the chambers of our souls, haunting yet beautiful. It's a symphony of joy and sorrow, painting the canvas of our existence with hues we often fail to comprehend."

Mai's innocent eyes sought understanding, and Seokjin continued, "You see, love is a paradox—a magnificent sunrise and a heartbreaking sunset. It's the gentle breeze that caresses your spirit and the tempest that threatens to tear it apart. It's the very essence of our existence, intricate and complex. It's the most beautiful and the most challenging part of life. It's a fragrance that lingers even when the petals have withered, a melody that resonates in the quiet corners of our memories. Without it, life may seem incomplete, yet with it comes the risk of heartache and longing."

As Mai absorbed these profound words, she shared the tender ache of an unrequited affection. Seokjin, having walked the tumultuous path of love, spoke with a nuanced understanding. "Child, love is not always reciprocated, and the pain of unrequited love can be a poignant melody that lingers in the heart. But remember, the depth of your capacity to love, even in the face of unreturned affections, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit."

Seokjin, having faced the betrayals and abandonments of past loves, continued, "I, too, have tasted the bitter aftertaste of love's transient nature. Each scar, a story etched on the canvas of my heart. Each scar on my heart tells a tale of vulnerability and resilience. Love, despite its hardships, is the forge that molds us into beings capable of extraordinary depths of feeling."

His eyes turned towards Mai, his hand caressing her beautiful hair as he patterned each strand of it into a flowing braid. "Yet, I carry them not as burdens, but as relics of a journey that sculpted me into who I am. Love, despite its hardships, is the compass that guides us through the labyrinth of our emotions. Why do I still love?"

As the moonlight painted a fragile glow upon their conversation, Seokjin concluded with a touch of solace, "Dear Mai, embrace love with open arms, for it shapes us in ways both exquisite and painful. In its intricate design lies the essence of our humanity, a journey worth undertaking despite its unpredictable twists. And when you feel the pangs of unreturned love, know that you've touched a profound chord in the grand symphony of life."