Most days we strive and strive

Forever marching forward

Not stopping to think

If we should still be onboard.

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We can wish and dream

Wondering when things might come true

We can gamble, play, and work

And still not know what to do.

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So what’s the magic trick

We may ponder and question

To being here now

Yet still moving beyond oppression?

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Every moment there is chance

To gain a sense of acceptance

Whether or not you know it

This is a common pleasance.

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Oh, the many paths toward acceptance

The simple way just might be

To sit quietly and look inside

Evolving toward deepening clarity.