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Far horizons disappear behind rising walls.

Dreams and destinations exiled to memories.

Spirits suffocating in a python grip,

Face unnerving truths as life becomes crushing.

Existing on cocktails of chemicals,

Masquerading as mystical elixirs.

Souls exist on Hippocratic promises,

Extending agony as hope diminishes.

Let it be known we were not consulte...

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