"It takes time to live

Like any work of art 

Life needs to be thought about" 

To affirm your solidarity 

With the world 

At its worst 

To declare yourself life’s accomplice

Even in its thanklessness and its filth. 

How noble it must be 

To walk hand in hand with 

The very thing 

That circulates despair 

To show love and dedication 

In the face of certainty 

That it will not be reciprocated 

To charge forward 

With everything ugly 

In the world 

Riding coattails behind you 

Feeding on each dredge 

That kicks up dust 

Without ego and pride 

Because 

The world is hopeless 

But I love it anyway 

To meet every face 

Every emotion 

With detachment and connection Wearing acceptance and safety On a bruised armor 

It is your duty 

To hold light to every corner Of yourself 

And show that you are 

Both 

The monster and the Saint And you can’t love properly Unless you love 

BOTH