The quiet of night ushers in the second guessing, the self critique, the doubt, and melancholy.
The quiet of night is when you count your shortcomings, document your failings, and dread the future.
The quiet of night is the time to repair your wall, replacing the missing bricks you removed as a ruse.
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The quiet of night is when you mend the tears in the tapestry you display to the world, knowing the fragility of your facade.
The quiet of night is never as restorative as it seems, as you wish it would be. It is a hell with no distractions, no excuses to look away.
The quiet of night isn't very quiet, inside.
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