Forgiven

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Forgiven:  Rob Redei

Rowan University Concert Choir

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I am the beast
who tore this home
roamed the halls
stalked your children

I shed promise
shattered trust
and played with the pieces
I lied and smiled

I cannot be forgiven

I see you a blaze
raging against hope
a fire storm, elated
with destruction

this is you
and not you
hear me, hear me
I can see you well

I don’t want you
today, but stay
this is our crucible
we are forged

I will forgive you
not today, but stay
I will forgive you

I cannot be forgiven
I will forgive you

we are forged
in forgiving
this is my love
stay

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