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Darkness isn't always chased away by light

It's merely oppressed

Hidden by the unconfessed

With shadows spilling through the cracks of hope

But the strong withstand

The brave cope

Triumph is an illusion

A trick of sadist's magical

Even the willful stumble

Crash headfirst into submission

Rebirth by death is the only way to survive

The sting of pain is the only way one feels alive