Of State

Listen, God, I need

You, hear me.

Cheer me

In this darkness.

Give me back

(My soul is ready

Now to leave me)

Any answer.

I don’t question

You believe me.

Teach me trust

In the returning

Promise, shame

My enemies

In public, enter

My heart in your

Book of splendors.

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