21. Echoes of Overwhelmed

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Overwhelmed, a feeling so deep,
In history, it often did seep,
Through wars and strife, famine and pain,
A word that lingers, never in vain.

From empires that fell to kingdoms lost,
Overwhelmed by the unforgiving cost,
A word that captures the human plight,
Overwhelmed, a never-ending fight.

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