Waiting for Reason

I’m just an individual

Who’s not afraid to say

I don’t believe in fairies 

And therefore never pray

I don’t believe in afterlife 

Or the supernatural way

I have no time for glory chat 

On any given day

I do believe in honesty, 

Equality and care

I want to be a friend in need 

Will aim to do my share
I’d like a better world for all 
so green and clean and fair
eradicating nastiness 
in every corner everywhere

So far the answers out of sight

In spite of adoration

Too many folk prepared to wait

In hope of jubilation
too many holy soldiers

In support of subjugation

Making bombs and waving guns

Creating trepidation

I will not wear a label

That gives credence to belief

And avoid the jolly ritual

That invokes a false relief

I will turn my head away 

From any intellectual thief
I will proudly stand responsible 
away from sacred grief