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I went for a walk inside the wilderness the other day
I took a walk in the wilderness recently
In a state of complete bewilderment and disarray
Felt completely confused and disorganized
I chose the path besides the water for to ease my mind
Chose a path near the water to find peace of mind
Before I knew the hours flew and I lost track of time
Lost track of time as hours passed quickly
And the sky fell, there was darkness all around
The sky darkened, creating a sense of gloom
The direction from which I came could not be found
Lost my way back, disoriented
And the coyote called and the black wind howled
Coyotes called, and the wind howled ominously
But I knew that I could make it out somehow
Despite challenges, confident in finding a way out
I knew a man who had a plan to take his own life
Knows someone contemplating suicide
He'd put the lighter to the spoon and then turn off the lights
Using drugs, seeking escape from pain
Every breath was just a quest to attempt not to feel
Every breath is an attempt to numb emotions
One afternoon he grabbed the keys and got behind the wheel
Chooses to drive, risking his life
And the car swerved blindly off the road
Car veers off the road in a reckless manner
He does not recollect the wreck his mind had closed
Memory loss due to the impact
It's been two years since that scene and he is still clean now
Despite the past, the person is now clean
He found a way to make it out somehow
Found a way to overcome difficulties
Let's say this country is a house because it is your home
Country likened to a home built on a solid foundation
And it was built with quick precision on a bed of stone
Built with care, but over time, experiences wear and tear
With everyone welcome at the table, even passers through
Originally inclusive, but things change with time
Over the years it becomes weather like all good things do
The nation undergoes natural changes like any good thing
The tenants job is to maintain it, to their best intent
Citizens' responsibility to maintain their home
I say that you and me are tenants because we all rent
We are all temporary residents, akin to renting
When a pipe leaks in the bedroom on the highest floor
Issues in the system affect everyone
The water weaves and trickles down and that can't be ignored
Problems spread if not addressed
Cause water idle in the darkness where the air is still
Water stagnating in darkness causes harm
Develops mold and those who breath it can get deathly ill
Mold develops, posing a serious health risk
So ya got no choice but to open up the wall
No choice but to address internal issues
If it's rotten from within well then the whole house falls
If the core is corrupted, the entire structure fails
With your mask and your hammer and a sacred vow
Using necessary tools and determination
You find a way to make it out somehow
Finding a way to overcome challenges and persevere
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