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It Cannot Be Helped

All you've heard is true.

It cannot be helped,
  hard as we try
the eons of time move right along, unchallenged
 much like the Pilgrim's Progress
 the words of the prophets
 or the biblical words of Christ
indicting us, calling our names
  to open our eyes and see
  to open our ears and listen not just hear,
  to think and contemplate all the possibilities, 
      the end game that will play out.

Will you ask the right questions
 what is it that you seek
 what do you truly believe
 where will this take you in the end
 what price will you have to pay?

Your turn is coming
 there is no escape.
You may do as you will
 right or wrong
 something will happen,
 there will be a catalyst and an action
how will you handle it
 will you ignore it or go with it
 will you speak up or be silent
 will you condemn or justify your actions
  who will you answer to?

Where, when, how
 will you stand among the crowds
 when the decision must be made
 while the path remains unclear
but now,
 your chance
 your time 
has come.

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Date: 11/10/2024 11:56:00 AM
Thank you for writing for my contest and congratulations on your placement.
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