They called us survivors. Communing with the dead, Releasing our demons Into the world. Our goal to liberate The flesh from ******* And become one: body and soul. They called us beasts of burden. Beauty was ours in the face of destruction. The blossom of our future planted In a past of mud and the future is steeped In sunshine and love. Our hearts here In the present. Not afraid to make mistakes For belief in second chances granted by The warrior of forgiveness. The bane Of our disbelief leads us to Sacrifice, Redemption, Salvation, So that we might stand alone at death And they call us survivors.