Fractured Elegy

In the depths of a face, a story unfolds, A map of lines, a history told. Shadows dance upon the skin, A testament to the journey within. The eyes, once bright, now dimly shine, A reflection of the heart's deep mine. The lips, a whisper of what's past, A silent scream that will forever last. The texture rough, the colors worn, A canvas of emotions, forever torn. Yet, in the fragments, a beauty lies, A fractured elegance, a soul's surprise. A glimpse of what's been, what's been lost, A memory etched, forever the cost. In this portrait, a tale is spun, Of trials faced, of battles won. The artistry, a reflection true, Of the human spirit, forever anew.