I praise the donkey

but forget the mule


I exhort the wise

but deny the fool


I view the world dimly

but am blind to the Light


I pluck out my eyes

but still have sight


I have knowledge not used

which is wisdom refused

which leaves me confused

about the good I've abused


and because I carry that sin

it's not too long before I'm boxed in

with no mercy for where I'd been

with all to lose and nothing to win


no wisdom left in me

because I'm the denied fool


I praise the donkey

but forget the mule



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