Emmanuel Stone - Conclusion

I have spent much time
living, breathing, feeling
every heartbeat and emotional twang
as the story grew around me.

Now it shall grow no more
like a tree before dying
but its endless leaves and branches
wrap around, and hold me tight.

I watched it unfurl and blossom
but i know now it is at an end
I savor every remaining flavour
and relish the aftertaste.

It is sad to watch a friend fade away
but all things must come to this end.
This story is finished
but mine has yet some way to go.

Emmanuel Stone

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