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‘The space between reality and perception’

The space between reality and perception,
Existentialism and grace,
Between absurdism and stoicism,
I see the mirror in my face.

Along a lonesome road,
Pushing a stone uphill and then
I crash beneath it, under the load.
I feel weakened and disheartened
When I push it up again.

Is Joe happy?

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