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The Calculations Of Heaven

Doing good for selfish reasons?

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Daniel Evensen
Aug 30, 2025
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The Calculations Of Heaven

Yesterday’s poem was pretty straightforward. However, there’s a real cynical element to it.

The cynicism is obvious when you read this closing line:

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