Plane in the Sand

Take a plane ungrateful one to a distant land... don't forget to walk the straightest paths freedom bogs down quickly in shifting sand. You may have to cover your body from head to toe you may get a lash for dancing with your Beu you may not be able to go for a walk alone. You may be married off to a stranger your worth measured in skinny cattle You may lose a hand for stealing manna Walk the straightest of paths ungrateful one keep your faith close to the vest or you'll spend years in prison or even lose your head. If they find out you're gay it may be your last day earthly day When you come back ungrateful one will your vision still be opaque and narrow as when you left will you still burn- loot- rape - obstruct will you still spit on freedom paid for in blood will your privileged and entitled attitude shift like the shifting sand just experienced. will you still sashay the path of truth distortion blinded by that selfish lens - so very opaque Take a one-way plane ungrateful one I don't think you'll ever change.