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XXIV :: Deja Vu

"Through stormy seas of doubt,
We sail,
Emotional winds fill every sail.
In the heart's compass,
A resilient guide,
Motivation's flame,
An unwavering pride."

⊱ ───ஓ๑♡๑ஓ ─── ⊰

"Dear Diary,

In the quiet solitude of my aging years, I find solace in the ink that dances upon the pages of this weathered diary—a testament to a life embroidered with threads of joy and sorrow, woven together by the hands of my fate. From the sacred confines of my mother's womb to the echo of my father's sermons in Busan, my journey began, painted with the hues of a pastor's son.

Life, a relentless sculptor, carved valleys of adversity, and I, the resilient traveler, tread upon its undulating terrain. The loss of my mother, a poignant prologue, birthed an indomitable spirit within. Amidst the echoes of childhood laughter eluding my grasp, I ventured to distant lands, to France, seeking the language of resilience.

Returning to my homeland, the seed of compassion took root as I stumbled upon Cheon Seok, an orphan, a kindred spirit yearning for kinship. Beside him, Mai emerged, a fragile bud that unfurled into the bloom of love. Together, they etched tales of warmth on the canvas of my heart, only to be eclipsed by the shadows of war that claimed Cheon Seok's valiant soul.

Ahyun, a flower blossoming in the twilight of my years, found refuge in the garden of my affections. Through her, love reincarnated, transcending the bounds of age. Our union bore witness to the miraculous, Aein born from a garden once deemed barren by the trials of affliction.

Yet, life, an intricate mosaic, often harbors shards of pain. Ahyun's departure left an indelible mark, a testament to the ephemeral nature of mortal bonds. Undeterred, I stood as the guardian of an orphanage—a haven for those cast aside by the capricious whims of destiny.

As the symphony of time unfolded, so did the chapters of familial saga—grandchildren laughing, Mai's daughter seeking distant horizons, and the legacy of love enduring beyond the confines of blood ties. In the tapestry of my existence, threads of sorrow and joy intertwined, creating a masterpiece that only the heavens could fathom.

Now, at the twilight of my existence, I pen the epilogue of my earthly sojourn. With a heart brimming with gratitude, I cast my gaze upon the sepia-toned memories, embracing each triumph and tribulation as chapters in the divine narrative written by unseen hands.

The journey has been arduous, the path winding and fraught with tempests, but as the curtain descends, I welcome the sweet lullaby of eternal rest. In the embrace of God, I surrender this weary vessel, a vessel that has weathered storms and embraced the gentle caress of love. As I close the pages of this earthly saga, I prepare to embark on a final voyage—a peaceful nap, a serenade to the symphony of eternity.

Forever and more
Seokjin"

⊱ ───ஓ๑♡๑ஓ ─── ⊰

"Alright, people, today we're no more just eating and creating memories. We definitely need to work on our respective assignments and submit them before, I repeat, BEFORE Christmas!" As dawn unfurled its golden tendrils over the ancient streets of Daegu, I found myself enchanted by the historical tapestry the cobblestone alleys whispered, the secrets of the past and the one to come.

But of course, someone has to be the espresso in the caramel macchiato. Err, might not be the best description really. However, you get it, yeah? Kinda? Maybe a bit?