What is my answer?
When all within me gives way
As the surging sea quietly swept away
A sleeping baby, a child at play, a mother in distress
Lifeless limbs and hollowed out homes
Cutting through cushioned kneelers and empty pews
Alms in rush parading pride at best if not pity
As a word is spurned and a thought is scoffed
But arms in waiting mourn to be hugged
Too spent to tear, too tired to weep
Heartless, headless collaboration seize the day
Emotions bespoke void of truth
When all within me gives way
As the surging sea quietly swept away
A sleeping baby, a child at play, a mother in distress
Lifeless limbs and hollowed out homes
Cutting through cushioned kneelers and empty pews
Alms in rush parading pride at best if not pity
As a word is spurned and a thought is scoffed
But arms in waiting mourn to be hugged
Too spent to tear, too tired to weep
Heartless, headless collaboration seize the day
Emotions bespoke void of truth
A world of terror grips me by the collar
Shakes out the hope and calls it celebration
Go about lightless, be a candle they say
Never ignite
I listen as the serenade lingers on
Accomodating the growing unrest within me
To take to the streets the light the night dispels
For fear that I might be questioned.
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