"Window Gaze"
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The Truth

Kneeling before you dear Lord I pray
I'm brandished again for what I say?
A woman can't speak her mind today?
I'm not evil yet I was sent away?

Why must I reside behind prison walls?
I told the truth, now I take the fall?
A wretched old woman remains at my side
To hover over me and make sure I abide?

I hold back the tears that I wish to shed
Inner weakness I deter and I fight instead
Not willing to compromise the truth I know
The values and beliefs that my soul bestows

I have no regrets for speaking my mind
The truth they heard, no lies they can find
If I am punished for being honest and pure
Cast me aside, there is no lie I'll endure

June 8, 2001
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