Step into the world of Alexandria, a poetic journey through time, music, loss, and resilience. This piece draws inspiration from two powerful songs-"Count Down" by R06 and "Twenty-One Days" by John Roy-blending rhythm and soul into a reflection on life's hardest moments and the inner strength that keeps us moving forward.
Feel the pulse of the beat as it mirrors the heartbeat of existence. Experience the tension of the countdown, the urgency, and the weight of waiting, while also navigating the quiet, reflective spaces where grief, hope, and self-discovery intertwine.
From the heavy shadows of absence and loss to the slow, deliberate rhythm of survival, Alexandria invites readers to explore:
The relentless march of time and its impact on our emotions
The intertwining of music and memory as a path to healing
The struggle between despair and endurance, vulnerability and strength
The quiet power of patience and self-reflection
The beauty found in connection, even through sorrow and uncertainty
Through the echoes of Count Down and the reflective days in Twenty-One Days, this poem paints a vivid picture of the human experience-raw, honest, and unflinching. It's a story of endurance, hope, and the quiet revelations that only life's most challenging moments can teach us.
Whether you've faced personal loss, wrestled with emotional turbulence, or simply seek a connection between music and life, Alexandria speaks to the heart, reminding us all: even in the hardest times, the rhythm of survival, reflection, and hope continues.
"Stop it, Dax." I wouldn't meet his eyes, I couldn't. His hot breath trailed up my neck, his soft lips ghosting over the exposed flesh. He chuckled when my back arched involuntarily, my cheeks flaring hot and pink.
"It's Officer Rivera, to you." His deep voice rasped quietly in my ear. "Besides, you don't want me to stop, Princesa."
"If you don't stop, I'll-"
"You'll what?" He interrupted, smirking against my jawline. "Call the police?"
Jane Kingsley is a Veterinary Medicine major at the University of California-Davis. If she isn't at school, she's either working or lounging around the house she shares with her best friend, Vivian Tyler. Everything in Jane's life was getting back to normal, almost boringly average. But then Officer Daxon Rivera moves in next door. Flirty, sexy, and a total asshole: Officer Rivera is everything Jane wants to stay away from. But can she?
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Ranked #32 in Romance [2-1-2018]