If This Is Not A Place. . .
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
Mark,
ReplyDeleteI have an interview with Christian Smith, the guy who dubbed this term. He was on a Mars Hill Audio with Ken Myers a while back. It's extremely provocative in terms of the ethos of Americans from the age range of 18-29. I actually played it in staff meeting one week when you were out of town and we discussed the interview. Give me a holler if interested in listening to it.
I guess I haven't done very well myself passing the deeper things on to my kids.
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