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A Poem on Control, Compliance, and the Mind.

A piece from a recent publication.

A Quiet Conclusion — on control, repetition, and the moment the mind stops reaching.

A published poem exploring themes of control, compliance, and psychological conditioning. This piece was featured in a literary magazine and reflects on neuroscience, identity, and the subtle moment when growth becomes stillness.

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Published in Fluorescent Magazine

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