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Chemistry

Running for the shelter

Of your mother’s little helper

Is my shelter any different than yours?

I lean on chemistry and good intentions

To see me through my day.

They are co-dependent,

Equal in status

And serve a similar purpose.

Chemistry is the grease

That smooths the edges

That allows for growth

Of good intentions.

Good intentions ease my conscience

And mitigate ensuing evil.

Good intentions justify many cruelties

But they let me sleep at night.

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