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The Skeptics Prayer.

I've trudged the tracks of righteousness alone

And walked the walk of wickedness with grace.

I've done things I cannot now condone

On either side-- you'd see it in my face.

 

I thank god for this life which I have wasted

And all the gifts which it has given me,

But how do I repay when I've not tasted

The lavish love of such an old decree?

 

"By faith" you say. I say "you have it all,

For I'm not one to disbelieve my doubt

But faith? Oh, please don't make me lol.

Betrayal changes what men are all about."

 

Perhaps god's nothing. I'm fine with it;

Ex nihilo cogitatione fit.

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Jan 14, 2013
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