Lights illuminate a house, but when it comes to absence of people, they remain unperceived. Properties lacking human presence stay without light. No one to light up the beam, not a soul's dwelling to cheer up. Vacant homes remain empty of illumination, leaving the glows pointless. Illumination seeks people, but in absence of people's property, there's not a soul to light up.

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