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581. A Man

A man has died whom they claimed a hero
Salvation given by him to those who fought
Speaking in tongues that hurt the eardrum
Accolades given by those he once bought
Cries for revenge spread all over
Though disease struck down his miserable soul
The martyr was gone and they needed redemption
Violence renewed from words he did sow
Hope exists not in hearts now blackened
Evil begets nothing but sons of hell
Right or wrong have no meaning to such persons
The righteous deaf with truths they’ll never tell
Upraised fists incite others to riot
Mourning forgotten by those now dead
No doves will fly with olive branches dangling
Peace not possible where Jesus once tread


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