ive seen them kneel
with baited breath for the ritual
ive watched this experience raise
them to pseudo higher levels
ive watched them leave their families
in pursuit of your nirvana
ive seen them coming to line up
from switzerland to america
how long will this take baba
how long have we been sleeping
do you see me hanging on to
every word you say
how soon will I be holy
how much will this cost guru
how much longer til you
completely absolve me
ive seen them give their drugs up
in place of makeshift altars
ive heard them chanting
kali kali frantically
ive heard them rotely repeat your
teachings with elitism
ive seen them boasting robes and
foreign sandalwood beads
ive seen them overlooking god in
their own essence
ive seen their upward glances
in hopes of instant salvation
ive seen their righteousness
mixed without loving compassion
ive watched you smile as
the students bow to kiss your feet
give me strength all knowing one
how long til enlightenment
how much longer til you
completely absolve me
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