Far Too Long

We have pretended far too long Ignoring far too much Accountability long overdue We have neglected far too long Assuming far too much Hoping out ignorance will see us through We have hated far too long Hurting far too much Feelings of compassion stripped away We have followed far too long Denying far too much Responsibility has gone astray I hope in my heart of hearts With all my soul and mind That it's not irreversible That this isn't all there is We have accused for far too long Blaming far too much Never really able to accept We have doubted far too long Distrusting far too much Our contempt leaves no room for empathy I hope in my heart of hearts With all my soul and mind That it's not irreversible That this isn't all there is