Ephemera: A temptation

Because of what this week means in the eternal scheme of things, I say to anyone stumbling across this blog, one must hope in Christ or one can deal with reality (like many in the nation where I reside) like this:

Comfortably Numb

Hello,
Is there anybody in there?
Just nod if you can hear me.
Is there anyone home?
Come on now.
I hear you're feeling down.
I can ease your pain
And get you on your feet again.
Relax
I'll need some information first
Just the basic facts
Can you show me where it hurts?

There is no Pain, you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move, but I can't hear what you're saying
When I was a child I had a fever
My hands felt just like two balloons
Now I've got that feeling once again
I can't explain, you would not understand
This is not how I am
I have become...comfortably numb--

O.K.
Just a little pinprick
There'll be no more aaaaaaaaah!
But you may feel a little sick
Can you stand up?
I do believe it's working, good
That'll keep you going through the show
Come on its time to go.

There is no Pain, you are receding
A distant ship smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move, but I can't hear what you're saying
When I was a child,
I caught a fleeting glimpse
Out of the corner of my eye
I turned to look but it was gone
I cannot put my finger on it now
The child is grown
The dream is gone
I have become...comfortably numb--

--Pink Floyd