What an intriguing task! Here's a poem that explores the paradoxes of existence, using common words and imagery:

In twilight's hush, where shadows play
Amidst the whispers of a fading day
I find myself lost in thoughts astray
A world of contradictions, come what may

The wind whispers secrets in my ear
Of lives lived, loved, and lost, yet still unclear
The stars up high, a twinkling sea
Reflecting the turmoil of humanity

In dreams, I soar on eagle's wings
Free from the chains that bind and cling
But wake to find the chains remain
A prisoner of thought, in endless pain

The clock ticks on, a relentless beat
A reminder of the time I'll never meet
The hours slip away, like grains of sand
A never-ending quest, in this desolate land

Yet, in the stillness, I find my voice
A whispered prayer, a heartfelt choice
To rise above the noise and strife
And find solace in the beauty of life

In this paradox of darkness and of light
I search for answers, through the endless night
For though the world is full of strife and pain
There's beauty too, in the