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The poem paints a poignant picture of a man grappling with disability and the complexities of human connection. He struggles with a sense of alienation, finding solace in the fleeting acceptance offered by a stranger’s bench. The poem employs vivid imagery, depicting the man’s hardened heart, the rhythmic pulse of his life, and the fleeting power he feels when using Pinaud's Tonic. The poem leaves the reader with a sense of empathy for the man's isolation and longing for belonging, even as he grapples with the consequences of his past. Comparable works include The works of Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou, which often explore themes of social injustice, identity, and the search for belonging.

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