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5/27/26

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Internal Paralysis

Internal Paralysis
self analysis
constant questioning
sadness festering
setting goals 
yet, letting them go
wanting to live again
but questioning when
grief is overwhelming
but hope is telling
seeing the beauty
performing my duty
transforming my life
putting aside the strife
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