Do Not Romanticise Reality

Lament & Hope · Jan 17, 2022 · 3m

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Words and Voice by Jon Swales

Music: Sad Piano Instrumental [No Copyright Sound], Naoya Sakamata, Heartless Flock

Father of Creation,

God of Compassion,

Help us not to romanticise reality,

But look it straight in the eye,

So that we may behold the climate chaos that many now endure And many more will endure.

Father of Creation,

God of Compassion,

Help us not to retreat into denialism, Living in our panelled houses

Whilst the temple of your world is in ruins.

Help us to see that

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