As the author of this poem - I delve into the illusion of comparison. It is common in our lives to compare ourselves with those around us. We train our eyes to gaze upon their lives with admiration - wishing we possessed their talents - experiences - and opportunities. We fantasize how they plan their lives and fulfill their dreams. However - we quickly discover that life is not as it seems.

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Life is like a winding and unpredictable road - and we find ourselves comparing the glitter and gold of people's lives that we rarely reap. We fail to see what is lurking in the deep shadows - the struggles - the pains and the burdens they bear. The illusions prevent us from seeing that everyone is human - and just like us - they have challenges.

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I stress that in life - we should look beyond the surface and the magic wand that covers people's lives to see beyond their struggles. When we do this - we realize that we're all human souls on our individual journeys - and our paths are unique.

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In conclusion - the poem speaks to the nature of our society's perception in creating illusions and how we can provide some philosophical insight by being considerate of people's struggles and challenges. Rather than fixating on people's perceived successful lives - the poem highlights that we should look inwardly and travel our path with purpose.