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