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Heartburnt emotions.

An absent abundance of hope,

Positivity retreats in each direction.

Peace teeters on a thinning rope, 

You all yearn for unity and reconciliation 

                                              

Nurturing desires for this fresh new year,

Eager anticipation for possible world cohesion.

Wished for prosperity and environmental cheer.

                                                         

Years tick-tock, what was then, is now suffering.

Echoes of tranquil yesterdays quickly fade away,

Against mounting odds, stand tall, no slumbering

Ring the alarm bell against apathy, on this New Year's Day.

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