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Faith and Reason

There is always an excuse, 

some rationale; but nothing 

that’s not infested with fear:

just follow a line across an abyss;

just follow a tale which is not mine;

just follow the next man into time.

But there is never a reason

to surrender one’s life;

never a reason to ramble;

never a reason to leave home;

never a reason to lift my voice

and follow an unheard song.

(November 6, 2023)