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I cannot sleep on a bed of rocks,
While birds all around shed their feathers
And the lamb is shorn of its coat
I cannot listen to soundless music
When the conversation is demanded
but books are not available
I cannot be a friend
When it is rude to get to know you
And you attack me when I see you
I cannot be someone to lean on
When you condemn what makes me whole
And disdain what I have to share with you
I cannot pursue a beautiful life with you
Because you have relegated nature
To a practice of animal breeding
I cannot give you medicine
When to do so is to diminish your suffering
And you alienate practice but not thought
I cannot embrace a world of family
When the history of the earth is silenced
and the history of my family is not wanted
And this has made you unlovable
Because you forgot how to love
Though your intentions are pure
Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM UTC
Some options not available
I cannot sleep on a bed of rocks,
While birds all around shed their feathers
And the lamb is shorn of its coat
I cannot listen to soundless music
When the conversation is demanded
but books are not available
I cannot be a friend
When it is rude to get to know you
And you attack me when I see you
I cannot be someone to lean on
When you condemn what makes me whole
And disdain what I have to share with you
I cannot pursue a beautiful life with you
Because you have relegated nature
To a practice of animal breeding
I cannot give you medicine
When to do so is to diminish your suffering
And you alienate practice but not thought
I cannot embrace a world of family
When the history of the earth is silenced
and the history of my family is not wanted
And this has made you unlovable
Because you forgot how to love
Though your intentions are pure
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