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9th Minute Discourse

I have a badge, an official hat I know the law, but have no heart Run your best, I am in uniform In this attire, my integrity is deformed. I have a shield, Sirens and gun I love your chains, I hate your guts In your best days, your innocence is guilt Even in your grace, all I see is filth. You take me as your saviour Well, I can't, I have lost that savour My evils shine night and in daylight In 9 minutes, my protection will take your life. Your 'I can't breathe' we only give you a grave Be still, it is televised, you will enjoy the rave I don't war alone, my demons are with me You are not alone, there have been and there will always be. You can call me names, but the deal is done You can agitate all day, what next when all is said and done? You can chain me, there are millions with my mind It is not a war for the street, it is a war of the mind.

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