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Deceiving Light

Often we feel joyfully, gladly Something we have received But soon discover gloomily Our heart has been deceived An unknown loving light Appears in the composed soul Steals away the bright Smashing the world whole The days become thirsty The nights are all restless The thoughts be empty With the fruitless clash We wish for the hope star Gaping into the dark night A handicap stretches afar With broken, wounded might

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