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Dreams of youth - ashes in the wind,

Their glow has faded, leaving only shadows.

The magic has gone, only reality remains,

Dull, gray, cold.

We dreamed of a world full of wonders,

Now we merely survive.

Fantasies replaced by routine,

Dreams have withered, leaving pain.

The adult world - cold and harsh,

Dreams shatter against reality.

We are lost in this dark labyrinth,

Leaving behind our youthful hopes.

Each day - a new challenge, a new struggle,

The light of hope grows dim.

Dreams of youth fade into twilight,

We are left with emptiness.

I remember childhood, noble dreams,

Smiles and laughter of our youth.

When we laughed and marveled at little things,

Played, rejoiced, carefree.

Now we prepare for death,

Hope vanishes into the dark.

Only memories remain of how,

Dreams of youth were once our reality.

Why do we live? Why are we so gray and harsh?

Where are our childhood smiles? Where are our childhood eyes?

Lost in the swirl of adult life,

Searching for answers we will never find.