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It's funny, how he looks so at home In churches when he epitomises sin. He is profanity and violence and always laughter, And yet, of the actual sins- Wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, gluttony- He is none. He has only ever been a creator, Not a destroyer. Not like you, Who has been destroyed. You, You who epitomises every virtue- Chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, humility- You were raised in the dirt, and Hands besmirched with dirt stained your cheeks And filled your left ear until you could hear no more. You strive to be clean again, but dark thoughts Can't be washed away in mud. But you were poisoned enough to know He is not a poison. He was your protector When your father was not, he gave you What you refused when it was offered, He asked for things, but never in return. Through him you saw the second God of the church. Oh, pray to him, pray for him, for he is holy, Yet not. Here is a god you will fight with and for, Here is a god unknown. Here is a god who forgives, For he has done worse. Here is the beauty that can undo your ugly thoughts.