《Sonnets》90. Truth & Consequences
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In every scope of life's developing story,
choices made are like ripples on a stream.
Lessons taught by consequences and allegory,
shaping destinies, as if in a cosmic dream.
For each step taken upon this mortal plane,
as every action could be part of a grand design.
Penalties echo and leave their lasting stain,
as this is when things are far from being fine.
Beware sweet whispers of temptation's charm,
as in that shadow is where tempted fate thrives.
For when lead astray, we causing hearts harm,
invading the space where their innocence strives.
So, note the tales of those who've gone astray,
as they didn’t heed their lessons along their way.
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