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[English Poem] Paradox

After marching scorching hours,

how did I end up on square one?


After seeing beautiful heights,

why do I find myself at the bottom?


After fighting with courage,

why am I still a coward?


After meeting so many,

why am I still lonely?


After experiencing every emotion,

why am I left with only pain?


After realizing life is unfair,

why do I still hope?


After knowing hope is the only way to live,

why do I stop to believe?

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