Love, Fate, and Karmic Connection
The poem opens with a vivid recollection of the first meeting—two strangers locking eyes in a moment charged with instant recognition and enchantment. The connection feels effortless, comforting, and rare, as if guided by destiny. This deep sense of familiarity leads the speaker to believe they’ve reunited with a soulmate, bound by a “soul contract” forged across many lifetimes.
However, the dreamlike beginning soon unravels. Beneath the magic lies a karmic undercurrent—a relationship meant not for forever, but for growth. The warmth and openness that once drew them in is replaced by cold withdrawal, revealing the painful truth that this love was an illusion meant to teach, not to keep.
Faced with this realization, the speaker reclaims their power. Rather than waiting to be abandoned, they take the difficult step of leaving first, choosing self-preservation over the slow ache of rejection. The poem becomes a bittersweet testament to the courage it takes to walk away from someone who doesn’t reciprocate your love but instead remains avoidant.
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