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Oh death <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Is it always on time
\n<\/span>Is it not a resultant crime
\n<\/span>When dignity is denied
\n<\/span>When a system fails the time <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Oh soul <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Why do you go away
\n<\/span>I Am a patient<\/em>
\n Be patient and stay
\n<\/span>My body is young not fray <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Oh breath <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The pulse is beating quite fast
\n<\/span>It\u2019s slowing do try and last<\/em>
\n The huff and puff I gasp
\n<\/span>The support system is on a fast <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Oh karma <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Past actions no actions now
\n<\/span>The elections of greed somehow
\n<\/span>The fruits that I did get
\n<\/span>Systemic crimes act instead <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Oh people <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Of all those who\u2019ve been left behind
\n<\/span>Don\u2019t say it\u2019s just about time
\n<\/span>Or that destiny is all very fine
\n<\/span>As the system of misdeeds are yours and mine<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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