I mourn-for what could have been, but never shall be.
I mourn-for what the careless voices have stilled forever.
I mourn-for what might have been, but was crushed by life.
I mourn-for what was, and could have become, but was stilled.
I mourn-for what should have been, and did not happen.
I mourn-for what has become, and what is yet to be.
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