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A Malady of Self

Is this malady true, or a trick of the night? Wallowing through perceived blights and blows Should I turn towards that mirthful morning light? Is this unease even mine to behold? who knows This milieu plays to me rehearsed and contrite Still bulbs flower and the spring wind blows If, in time, I cast off this cloak, a fire shall ignite Perchance even inspire in me a lighter line of prose But who will remain if I permit myself to burn this bright?

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