Hope
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You want to go out Friday
You desire to have fun and socialize on a particular day

And you want to go forever.
You have a strong longing, a desire to continue doing what you enjoy forever

You know that it sounds childish
You are aware that your desire could seem silly or immature to others

That you've dreamt of alligators.
You have had vivid dreams about alligators, possibly representing underlying fears or anxieties in your subconscious

You hope that we are with you
You desire support and companionship from others

And you hope you're recognized
You want to feel acknowledged and valued by those around you

You see it in my eyes.
You can sense that I understand your desire and share your feelings

I'm lost in the confusion
I am similarly uncertain and disoriented by the situation

And it doesn't seem to matter
Despite the difficulty, the outcome or resolution holds little significance to us

You really can't believe it
You struggle to accept the reality of the situation

And you hope it's getting better
You yearn for improvement and progress

You want to trust the doctors
You desire to put your faith in the medical professionals treating you

Their procedure is the best
The doctors claim that their methods and course of action are superior

But the last try was a failure
However, their previous attempts did not yield the expected results

And the intern was a mess.
The inexperienced assistant doctor involved made a mess of things

And they did the same to Matthew
They applied a similar procedure on another patient named Matthew

And he bled 'til Sunday night
Matthew suffered from excessive bleeding until Sunday night

They're saying don't be frightened
Despite the complications and difficulties, the medical team reassures you not to be afraid

But you're weakened by the sight of it
You are emotionally drained and overwhelmed by what you perceive as a discouraging situation

You lock into a pattern
You are stuck in a cycle of behavior and thinking

And you know that it's the last ditch
You are aware that you are resorting to an extreme measure as a last resort

You're trying to see through it
You are striving to understand the situation and make sense of things

And it doesn't make sense
However, the reality of the situation evades your comprehension or reasoning

And they're killing alligators
The doctors and medical staff are aggressively dealing with complications and obstacles, symbolized by the act of killing alligators

And they're hog-tied
The medical team is restricted or hindered in their actions to deal with the situation

And accepting of the struggle
Despite the difficulty, the medical professionals are willing to endure and persevere through the hardship

You want to trust religion
You wish to put your faith in religious beliefs and practices

And you know it's allegory
You are aware that religious texts and narratives use metaphor or symbolism to convey deeper truths and spiritual concepts

But the people who are followers
However, the people who follow and interpret religious teachings are human and imperfect

Have written their story.
They have shaped and interpreted religious teachings to fit their own beliefs, creating a narrative unique to them

So you look up to the heavens
You turn your gaze to the skies or heaven, seeking divine guidance or intervention

And you hope that it's a spaceship
You imagine or hope that a spaceship, symbolizing otherworldly beings or forces, could provide aid or intervention in your situation

And it's something from your childhood
This longing or belief has its roots in your childhood experiences or memories

You're thinking don't be frightened
Despite the uncertainty and ambiguity of the situation, you strive to remain calm and unafraid

You want to climb the ladder
You aspire to ascend or progress in your personal or professional life

You want to see forever
You crave to have a profound and far-reaching perspective on life

You want to cross your DNA
You wish to merge or unite your genetic code with that of reptiles, symbolizing a connection to primal or instinctual aspects of life

To cross your DNA with something reptile.
You are drawn to or fascinated by reptiles, seeing them as a source of power or inspiration

And you're questioning the sciences
You are critically examining and challenging scientific processes or knowledge

And questioning religion
You are also questioning traditional religious beliefs or practices

You're looking like an idiot
Others perceive you as foolish or irrational due to your unconventional or non-conforming beliefs

And you no longer care.
Despite the judgment and criticism of others, you have become apathetic or indifferent to their opinions

And you want bridge the schism,
You hope to overcome or reconcile the rift or divide between different perspectives or ideologies

A built-in mechanism to protect you.
This desire or goal is a natural, innate drive to preserve your own well-being or sense of identity

And you're looking for salvation
You are actively seeking a way to be saved or rescued from your current predicament

And you're looking for deliverance
You crave liberation or release from the burdens and challenges of your life

You're looking like an idiot
Again, others perceive you as foolish, irrational, or naive for your beliefs or aspirations

And you no longer care.
Despite their judgment, you have become resolute and unswayed in your convictions and desires

You want to climb the ladder
Again, you aspire to ascend or progress in your own life and career

You want to see forever.
You still hunger for a far-reaching and profound perspective on life and existence

You want to go out Friday
You still desire to have fun and socialize on a specific day

You want to go forever.
You continue to crave a lifelong, unceasing experience of what brings you joy and fulfillment