Earnest Plea

A poem

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We searched for the places of worship for guidance.
We sought the advice of ecclesiastical experts.
We submitted to the norms of society.
We’re surprised by the lack of a sense of peace.

We pleaded for the forgiveness of every act.
We pleaded for acceptance of every prayer.
We pleaded for health and wealth every day.
We pleaded…