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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Face of a Clown<\/strong><\/p>\nAs the face of a clown once again smiles<\/p>\n
The depth of my hypocrisy runs through<\/p>\n
My veins<\/p>\n
An unwed mother<\/p>\n
Is crushed by the blows of<\/p>\n
Self-righteousness<\/p>\n
In the circle of shame she stands<\/p>\n
One finger after another shackles her to her<\/p>\n
Torment<\/p>\n
At the alter of grace leys her refuge<\/p>\n
Held back by the tongue of Christianity<\/p>\n
Will love prevail to the healing hand of<\/p>\n
Forgiveness?<\/p>\n
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