what redemption
can we be redeemed
some specific invention
is Holy what it seems
what about love and peace
some carnal convention
unholy lies and deluded dreams
should we die laughing
why isn't life pie and ice cream
maybe it's all too baffling
everything we're born with
often reality is stifling
maybe truth is just a myth
could an honest sun teach us
should faith and religion
buy us time
can politics redeem us
what if shining stars
could teach us rhyme
should love and hate contain us
why in heaven's name
can't we just be fine

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