Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
–Romans 12:17-21 (ESV)–

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Mama, they try and break me

The window burns to light the way back home
A light that warms, no matter where they’ve gone
They’re off to find the hero of the day
But what if they should fall by someone’s wicked way?

Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Do you feel your name?
Can’t you hear your babies crying?

Mama, they try and break me
Still, they try and break me

Excuse me while I tend to how I feel
These things return to me that still seem real
Now, deservingly, this easy chair
But the rocking stopped by wheels of despair

Don’t want your aid but the fist I make
For years, can’t hold or feel
No, I’m not all me, so please excuse me
While I tend to how I feel

But now the dreams and waking screams
That everlast the night
So build the wall, behind it crawl
And hide until it’s light
So, can you hear your babies crying now?

Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
The window burns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Can’t you hear your names?
Can’t you hear your babies crying?

But now the dreams and waking screams
That everlast the night
So build the wall, behind it crawl
And hide until it’s light
So, can’t you hear your babies crying now?

Mama, they try and break me
Mama, they try and break me
Mama, they try and break me
Mama, they try, mama, they try

–Metallica, “Hero of the Day”–