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even in the darkest hour 
search for light within
even if you lack the powers, 
even if your skin
itches deep from scars and bruises, 
radiates from heat,
finding reasons not excuses
makes yourself complete

buildings aren’t really haunted – 
people really are
wandering their minds unwanted
opens them ajar
out they come, their ghosts and creatures,
out it comes, their fear
left alone their priests and teachers,
destiny unclear

wander far from metro stations, 
see how life is raw
you don’t need clarifications,
coming for the show
noone’s warned you’re curtain-raiser,
hero of the scene
you’re the sharpener, not razor,
you have always been