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Offering
05:41
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He arrives under cover of blessing,
this day as every other
a litany in every tongue
all wisdom intoned at once.
In every hour I send him back
deaf to his praises
mute to his queries
blind to his mission, and my own.
I am unable
to take up the work that could sustain me
to elevate these promises from word to truth.
I am tired of prayer as a shield.
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Grievance
07:03
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I wait
for you to return
with what is mine
for me to be right
I have faced your monsters
in dreams and vicious daylight
I have answered them
Do they have what is mine?
How do I make myself right?
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Song of Thanks
12:49
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Never enough,
to say I meant you no harm.
I met doubt with one hand in pocket,
and my neglect bred malice.
Where communion was asked
where conviction was plainly needed
I uttered my condolences, and bowed my head.
This is where I forgot you.
You, who are drawn in brighter colors,
Vivid yet distant
Blind but standing
Broken yet smiling
You, who call my heart a liar
You know
That desperate is not dead
That life is not a burden to be endured
That love is faith, never affliction.
You, who are living in tatters
have built a home from our nothings
where my longer days reside.
You, who have not slept in years
have built an anchor of will
to which I tether my gratitude.
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Benefactor Fargo, North Dakota
Benefactor is a dynamic progressive sludge metal band hailing from Fargo, ND. With their compelling blend of thought provoking lyrics, masterfully crafted, beautiful, yet horrifying sounds, and legendarily sweaty performances, the band has cemented their place in the Midwest metal scene. Now back from early retirement, Benefactor continues to push the boundaries of the genre with each release.. ... more
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