I have a story

It arrives before me

I can’t keep ignoring it

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How can I stand near the edge

In this tricky time

Without exploring it?

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I do implore you

Please help keep my core true

When I am restoring it

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Warming up to the storm

Seems to be the norm

We have had more than enough of it

But there is much more in store

Like an eternal war

Open an eye

Our calm world takes form in it

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We keep our head above water 

We notice the world getting hotter

And I don’t mind you saying it

Because it’s something that I hear a lot of

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What we feel is informing us

Helps to keep score for us

And prevent our life

from getting caught more

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I have a story

From Hell to glory

I can’t keep ignoring it

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How can I stand near the edge

In this fickle life

Without reporting it?

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I am all for you

Let’s keep our core true

While we are supporting it

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