The Swing of the Pendulum

Between legalism and anarchy
Between freedom and the law
Between the flesh and the spirit
Between familiarity and awe
Between struggle and perfect peace
Between justice and love
Between the head and the heart
Between the serpent and the dove
Between arrogance and shame
Between hell and happiness
I ride the swing of the pendulum
To the balance of holiness.

Between tradition and change
Between mayhem and bored
Between actions and words
Between destitute and to horde
Between soft mercy and working hard
Between content and never could be
Between the moment and forever
Between blind trust and what you see
Between inferiority and pride
Between your grace and what I confess
I ride the swing of the pendulum
To the balance of happiness.

DERRYVOLGIE (Belfast) - March 13, 1995

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