The Other One

I read about the Pharisee and the faithful one Identify with her and cheer the offering on But I'm afraid that in that story I am the other one I read the story of the despised one and the priest I wish to be the one who didn't pass-by in the street But I'm afraid that in that story I am the other one I hold my privilege, I hold my power I hold them out - not back I hold them out - not back I must believe they can be used for good I read about the brothers one proud and one a mess I long for acceptance found after recklessness But I'm afraid that in that story I am the other one I hold my privilege, I hold my power I hold them out - not back I hold them out - not back I must believe they can be used for good I read the story of the thieves on either side One takes his chance to set aside his pride But I'm afraid that in that story I am the other one I hold my privilege, I hold my power I hold them out - not back I hold them out - not back I must believe they can be used for good