Such pretence does not square with our time of life.
Many would suppose that Eleazar had conformed.
We will not have to go under the knife.
But our faith has constantly to be reaffirmed.

I was looking at some clouds passing by.
Suddenly I seemed to know that all this was myth.
We are alone , there is no God , it’s all a lie.
There is no working heavenly smith.

But then I thought again.
The clouds had a sunset glow.
All this beauty , passing summer rain.
Did it come of itself, just a chance stain.

There has to purpose in this rain.
Eleazar did not die in vain.

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What is the purpose
Who maintains the universe
Is it more than love

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See 2 Maccabees 6