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444. Since I Came

I walk in silence as a mortal man
Observing all life has to offer me
I came to see if salvation was possible
But that is clearly left to be
Since I came last nothing has changed
Although man has progressed in making things
Greed and killing are still prevalent
You still care not for what peace brings
I hold my tongue and say not a word
Long ago realizing fake prophets are all around
I pray to my father each and every night
To spare man from the thinking they’re bound
I’ve been robbed and humbled by others
Again I live and walk among the poor
I tried once to recruit some followers
But man has grown more callous than my time before
You give great credence to religious leaders
Although they speak not for me or above
I’m filled with sorrow that you worship images
And seek salvation by kissing a hand in a glove
I hear the prayers spilling from your lips
Seeking my arrival and return
But I am here and you recognize me not
Overlooking the very thing you most yearn
This time around it’s you who will die
For all men must pass away
Look into your hearts and see I am here
It is up to you to decide how you’ll live each day


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