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Trapped within this prison,

My soul buried in a cage,

The depths of despair, so deep,

A reflection, my only solace.

My thoughts obscured, unreadable,

Lost in this pit, dug so relentlessly,

With no escape

As the world above trembles,

Bound tightly, seeking annihilation.

My skin, a shield against the world,

Hiding the broken fragments within,

A clandestine shadow, lurking insidiously,

Threatening to choke your throat,

Drowning you in meaningless torment,

Strength feeding on weakness, devouring the meek.

Neurosis failed, my psyche silenced.

Bow down to the fear, its silent presence,

Infinite and majestic,

Your gaze betrays your ignorance,

You never truly knew who I was

But now you'll be forced to face

The fear of the unseen