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The line reads as a sweeping claim, but its point is less about comparison than about the complexity of feeling. It suggests that being able to manage emotion does not always lead to contentment, and that outward composure can hide inner lack. It lands in a situation where someone seems fine on the surface, yet their ease is only a practiced mask.
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About M.F. Moonzajer
M.F. Moonzajer is a contemporary Iranian-American poet and essayist. Their work explores themes of displacement, identity, and the intersections of language and belonging, often weaving personal narrative with broader cultural reflections. Known for their lyrical precision and emotional depth, they address the complexities of migration and the search for home in fragmented worlds.
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