Anacrusis

Far Too Long

Anacrusis


We have pretended far too long 
Ignoring far too much 
Accountability long overdue 
We have neglected far too long 
Assuming far too much 
Hoping out ignorance will see us through 

We have hated far too long 
Hurting far too much 
Feelings of compassion stripped away 
We have followed far too long 
Denying far too much 
Responsibility has gone astray 

I hope in my heart of hearts 
With all my soul and mind 
That it's not irreversible 
That this isn't all there is 

We have accused for far too long 
Blaming far too much 
Never really able to accept 
We have doubted far too long 
Distrusting far too much 
Our contempt leaves no room for empathy 

I hope in my heart of hearts 
With all my soul and mind 
That it's not irreversible 
That this isn't all there is