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Conflicting Convictions

Janet Kuypers, 07/11/11

I’ve seen the life you’ve led
I’ve seen the man you loved
       who had a girlfriend back at home
I’ve heard you talk about how men suck
I’ve seen you on that roller-coaster
        over the years

I’ve seen you espouse one set of beliefs
then you’ve told me
while engaged to one man
that you’ve fallen for a coworker
and how you love him
but

but you need the security
of what you’ve been espousing

(whether or not you believe it)

and no
I wouldn’t be a part of your union
in a church, no less
to a nice guy
who didn’t match
both sets
of your beliefs

call me what you will
but I’ve seen the life you’ve led
and I knew
there would be a breakdown
with your conflicting convictions
and your life

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