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Tag: joy

puritans

the devil told that lie
we sold ourselves
for work is all and only
guilt comes of pleasure

these things we Should
Should Not be doing
always something looming
over what we’re dreaming now

it rides our joy weary
drives it to the ground

Posted on October 4, 2016Categories UncategorizedTags creativity, guilt, history, joy, purpose, work9 Comments on puritans
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