I Don't Need Angels


from the ABC set 2005-2006

I don't need angels
To teach me to be good
When mummy fed me kindness
With my baby food

I don't need demons
To tempt me to be bad
When I learnt about cheating
Playing football with my dad

I don't need heaven
To bribe me to behave
When I know there's nothing
But the coldness of the grave

I don't need hell
To threaten me with pain
When I can see for myself
How little I would gain

I don't need god
To absolve me of all sin
When I make my choices freely
And accept a loss or win

I don't need the devil
To whisper in my ear
When there are louder voices
And worse things to fear

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