Cynicism is a scorpion
that can sting you.
Can you find the tear
inside the rain?
Is the sun blind?
How many broken hearts
does a graveyard bury?
How much pain
does a fire cause
making its ashes?
How many people does a book read?
Why is smart
a dumb thing to do?
Ask your friends.
How much would the world
ransom you for?
How many death penalties
does life hand out?
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