Their hope is like the desert's heat
No life it will allow.
They creep one step behind us all
Imitation is their vow.

When life gives rise to a new dream
A Promise of brighter days,
The lies they smoother like skin cream,
To lead us all astray.

With pregnant words of "can't" and "but"
that birth to newborn doubt,
Courage will be your vaccine shot
Against hopeless breakouts.

Fear not these broken counterparts
Their pleasure is your end,
Strength will be your martial art
Your hope you will defend.
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