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ache from stagnation

septic mindset

a contusion of ego

conjoined by a silent knowledge

a final recognition of self

captivating worth over deprecation

struggle for proof

ears and eyes

solace and madness it seems

leads me astray

from the purpose

I once set for myself

honor is never easy to maintain

where there's a gap

attention appears to flock

rabid without any use

this kennel is a planet

but the ecosystem and its contents

misalign in place

ache from stagnation

septic mindset

dispising oneself

over silent knowledge

recognition of a melting exile

dripping with mistakes

but ever to continue

directionless in advancement

towards a contusion of ego