Such desire is strong
Out of all control
Struggling to relate
Struggling to maintain
Narrowing perspective
Pessimistic vision
Afraid of nearly everything
The imbroglio merely deepens
Yet driven to prosper
To aim for something beyond
The confines of mind
Of tedious sciolism
Creative coma still suffocating
Imperfect vision coming to life
Each note and line excruciating
Paranoid of any contrivance
Deftly stepping word to word
Castigating falsehoods
No reprimand is harsher
Than one uttered to the self
Decision looming constantly
Onwards or to cease
Battles of will and ego
Threaten corruption of intent
Rather accept this chance
In the face of decline

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