Excerpt from Smoke Rings and Roses
Smoke wreaths and Roses equal blend. Roses, tenderest flowers 0' love, Smoke as vague as skies above.
Thus it runs, Life's little day, Smoke and Roses mark the way. Smoke wreaths of our dear desires; Roses, Love's insatiate fires.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an evocative and far-ranging collection of reflections on human life and its passions, explored through the prism of smoke and roses, two symbols that represent both the beautiful and fleeting nature of existence. Inspired by celebrated events of the past as well as the author's own introspective musings, these vignettes interweave the worldly and the ethereal in a manner that is profound and memorable. With an eye for detail and a sharp wit, the author explores themes of love, desire, art, and loss, reflecting on how these universal experiences shape our lives. Ultimately, this book is an ode to the bittersweet beauty of human existence, inviting readers to savor each moment, both the painful and the pleasurable, in the knowledge that they are all part of the rich tapestry of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334132391_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334132391
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