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Most people are skeptical of something coming out of nowhere — no surprise there. However, many people overlook the commonly cynical view that much of what we do disappears into nothing, makes no difference. Perhaps dispelling this cynical magic would lead us to value what we do a bit more…<\/p>\n

Relieved of the Magic of Cynicism<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He said determinedly
\nWhat you due
\nDoesn\u2019t matter
\nNo difference to be made
\nWhatever is the point
\nProjecting
\nThe tip of the spear
\nOf cynicism
\nAs some negating mystical acts
\nChopping us off of consequences
\nOf any kind
\nAnd shit coming out of nowhere
\nAs from some magical asshole
\nI opted to reply
\nThanks for noticing
\nThis is my superpower
\nStepping outside
\nThe chain of causality
\nFeel free
\nCreating anew
\nGive it
\nA whirl
\nOf good
\nYou might just
\nFind it
\nSuper natural
\nThough at thirst
\nYou may still
\nHunger for your chains
\nRelieved of all you do do<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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