God knows that all men are born equal,

so that must be so, mustn't it?

God obviously could never be wrong. 

 

In singing that particular song

from the same old hymn sheet

we are fine examples of that simple half truth

 

for why have equal opportunities

to give some a leg up,

bind us to a common goal to be more equal,

if we already are so. 

 

God knows what HE meant. 

Something to think of over Lent

and to ponder how people who are more equal

flock together.

 

Or could it be after birth that the inequality starts,

when those not (apparently) quite so equal

try to appear more equal too.

 

(Off mike:   "Was that OK?)