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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