When in Rome
Navigating Life's Crossroads: When in Rome Unraveled
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Where can a sick man go
Asking where someone who's unwell can seek help.
When he can't choke down the medicine the old doc knows
When traditional medicine is unbearable, seeking alternatives.
A specialist came to town
A specialized expert arrives but remains inactive.
But he stays at home
The expert doesn't engage or provide assistance.
Saying no one knows so I don't
Declares ignorance as an excuse for not helping.
Honey when in Rome
Suggesting compliance or adaptation to a situation ("when in Rome, do as the Romans do").
Where can a teacher go
Questioning where a teacher can share knowledge.
Wherever she thinks people need the things she knows
A teacher goes where knowledge is needed.
Hey those books you gave us look good on the shelves at home
Books received as gifts remain untouched, unused.
And they'll burn warm in the fireplace teacher
Books meant for learning are instead burned.
When in Rome
Advising adapting to circumstances ("when in Rome").
Grab a blanket sister
Inviting someone close to share warmth and comfort.
We'll make smoke signals
Using signals to communicate and seek help.
Bring in some new blood
Bringing in new perspectives or individuals to break isolation.
It feels like we're alone
Feeling isolated or disconnected.
Grab a blanket brother
Inviting another person to share warmth.
So we don't catch cold
Taking precautions against emotional distance.
From one another
Preventing emotional detachment or coldness.
I wonder if we're stuck in Rome
Wondering if they're trapped or unable to leave a situation.
Where can a dead man go?
Questioning where a deceased person could exist.
A question with an answer only dead men know
An unanswerable question only known by the deceased.
But I'm gonna bet they never really feel at home
Dead individuals likely never feel settled or comfortable.
It they spent a lifetime learning how to live in Rome
Even with expertise, a lifetime may not solve the challenges of a situation.
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