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Rome is Burning

In time, that time, when I called your name ...the name I was taught...without an answer...I was to hear. In time, that time, when I heard your voice ...any voice from the pulpit, Speaking as you but without what should be known and unsaid.  ...reciting truths that could not have been...Just passed on, handed down, tattered and used. In time, that time, when I was among those who called themselves...chosen ...I found comfort in numbers, in joining hands. ...when I was strong  ...and taught the things I was taught...not thought what I was taught ...Not to think, just recite. In time, that time, the Promised Land was defined... ...Definite, within the grasp of the chosen...after the toll road ...All could see what they were to collect on the other side  Yet none had been there...though the path was said to be paved...traffic lighted. In time, that time, the songs were sung ...only those who could sing...assigned and selected...accompanied ...and the favorites like radio tunes...feeling good sweating to the oldies Time has passed, that time...it no longer ticks...seems portraited ...against the future...no life...no chance...not a choice ...But this time I call and feel you near...answers clear ...not heard Kirabo

Copyright © May 2003 Ken Dauth


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