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   How much more can a heart withstand
   as home is torn away
   A father's voice is silenced, stilled
   years amassed within one day

   How much more can a heart withstand
   as illusions are broken and torn
   By the madness of one man's rage
   bitterness is born

   How much more can a heart withstand
   as love is unjustly slain
   False revenge steals tender love
   bartering hope for searing pain

   How much more can a heart withstand
   as bond is hidden from sight
   Desperation drives the heart to hunt
   and compels the soul to fight

   How much more can a heart withstand
   as right has lost its way
   Dreams have died in a broken heart
   that's forgotten how to pray

   How much more can a heart withstand
   anger silences what is heard
   Promises meant as eternal bonds
   are lost with bitter words

   How much more can a heart withstand
   voracity exacts its due
   May the bond yet keep the hope alive
   until his life is through

THE END