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Distanced from those around us
Expressing a sense of distance from those in the surrounding environment.
Do we know that they are not to fear
Questioning whether the people around are truly not to be feared.
Why are we living so isolated
Raising a question about the choice to live in isolation despite the availability of connections.
With connection still near
Highlighting the paradox of living isolated while still having connections.
There are those who share in our pain
Acknowledging the existence of individuals who share similar struggles and pain.
What's left of us, crumbling away
Describing a state of deterioration or decline, possibly referring to the collective human condition.
There is one way to find them
Suggesting that compassion is the key to finding those who share our pain.
Compassion, shown to all
Advocating for a compassionate attitude towards everyone.
A defection, betrayal of trust
Referring to a defection or betrayal of trust, possibly addressing interpersonal conflicts.
These ghosts became foes of sanctuary
Describing how unresolved issues or "ghosts" can become obstacles to finding sanctuary.
Jeopardizing prospects of future life
Highlighting the risk of jeopardizing the future by not addressing current challenges.
That we have struggled for
Emphasizing the struggle for a meaningful and prosperous life.
Avoid the impending fray
Encouraging avoidance of potential conflicts or confrontations.
Where are all the voices
Pondering the absence of voices or opinions in the current situation.
And the peace we've waited for
Expressing a desire for the peace that has been long-awaited.
We are victims of eternal ways
Characterizing the state of being as victims of enduring and unchanging circumstances.
Decide, that this time we face
Encouraging a decision to confront and deal with the harsh realities.
The Maw of Reality
Referring to a challenging or harsh aspect of reality as the "Maw of Reality."
The last hope for our communication
Describing the last hope for communication as residing in facing the challenging aspects of reality.
Lies within the will to face ourselves
Emphasizing that the key to communication lies in confronting one's own self.
Pain in store
Anticipating pain or difficulties in the future.
We have a voice
Acknowledging the possession of a voice or the power to express oneself.
What are you waiting for
Urging action or a decision, possibly related to self-expression.
Trying to thrive within
Attempting to thrive within a complex and interconnected set of worlds.
A nexus of worlds
Referring to a critical point in time or decision-making represented as a nexus of worlds.
Ahead of us is a choice
Highlighting the presence of a choice ahead.
Will we unify or stay corrupted
Presenting a choice between unification and corruption.
Circle of vicious voices
Describing a circle of negative and harmful voices that have influenced optimism negatively.
Have consumed, our optimism
Indicating that pessimism or negativity has consumed the collective optimism.
Divided, we cannot stand
Highlighting the vulnerability and weakness when divided.
Connect so it's proven to all
Stressing the importance of connection and proving it to everyone.
There are those who share in our pain
Reiterating the existence of individuals who share in the collective pain.
What's left of us, crumbling away
Repeating the idea of deterioration or decline.
There is one way to find them
Reiterating that compassion is the way to find those who share in the pain.
Compassion, shown to all
Emphasizing the importance of compassion in dealing with challenges.
Avoid the impending fray
Reiterating the advice to avoid potential conflicts or confrontations.
Where are all the voices
Questioning the absence of voices or opinions.
And the peace we've waited for
Expressing the continued longing for the awaited peace.
We are victims of eternal ways
Characterizing the ongoing struggle as victims of enduring circumstances.
Decide, that this time we face
Encouraging a decision to confront the challenging aspects of reality.
The Maw of Reality
Reiterating the challenging nature of the "Maw of Reality" that needs to be faced.
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