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It was early on when we began to perceive the cycles.  It was when we were quite young.  We were able to spot the circular tracks that continued repetitively throughout our time here.  We began to distinguish symbols that manifested themselves for the periods.  They began to signal the oncoming bliss, hardship, or wrestling with the self.  We began to understand what was to follow was more of the past's example.  We would curse the signs of bad times and celebrate the hints of a future good.

When we finally wizened, it's hard to say when, we celebrated all of the signs, signals, and symbols, good or bad inherent.  That was when our respective fathers came to us and told us.  They explained how all of this was easily taken away from some by others.  We were told to never hold too tightly to these strong, inner links with the symbols of god about us.

It was easy.  As soon as they had said it, we were all very aware.  It was a test, a crossroads.  We each understood that those who would rob us of such inclinations were those very men, withered and untrue, who sat before us, and began to weep.