Spring Unending

Just a rumor, or a centuries-long scheme?

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She spreads her leaves and follows the flow of air.

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Closed to many, but they'll still try their luck.

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They turn their heads as the first leaf flutters to the ground.

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Freedom will be yours eventually, but is that truly what's best?

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Only those with nothing to drink would sip from a poisoned well.

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Here, "farewell" means "fate will bring us together again."

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A glimpse of heaven through the flickering candlelight—

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"Things are rarely as they appear at the scene of a crime."

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Everything she's ever wanted—for a price.

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He has lain down with dogs, hoping to rise without fleas.

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Many have heard its name, yet few know its truth.

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He'd rather die than surrender.

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To think the old man believed he'd make a silk purse of it.

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But I don't have a choice.

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Not just longevity, but immortality.

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Words weighed heavier than his own life.

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Tearing free from his shackles, he soars.

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No matter how small they are, they will fight to make a difference.

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She walked into the fire and burned to ash.

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I'll be back.

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Even after all I've seen, I will stop by the riverbank to watch the swaying of the little reed.

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