Completion

A frosty reception, 
 Weight of expectation. 
Despite celebration, 
 Still, no resolution.  

Fragile expression, 
 Visible depression. 
Inner repression 
 Seeks validation.  

Vast gulf of rejection, 
 No bridge for connection. 
Heavy curtain of deception 
 Prevents reconciliation.  

Lies of omission 
 Grant silent permission 
To avoid decision, 
 Fearing oblivion.  

Calm compassion, 
 Assists assertion 
To clear misconception 
 Bringing fresh realization.  

Quiet determination, 
 Trembling with trepidation, 
To achieve recognition, 
 from learned lesson.  

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