Abrade the layers of soot
that you invariably wear
from those deceiving eyes

You may not be aware,
but you appear spurious
for illusion conceives images
that never exists,
you then live in a world
that you presumably conceive

So, clear your vision
before you dare to peep inside,
for the worldly mirage
only let you see some pleasant visage,
but the reality is far beneath the skin
have the courage to look within

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