In Vain

In vain I hide my heart
from evil

In vain I ring-fence my body
from earthly desires

In vain I build my house
to control floods

In vain I train my children
To be virtuous

In vain I open my mouth and talk
To get justice
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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