on pathways of existence

 

On paths

we 'choose'

or those

we are in essence

pushed on to

and those

we stumble upon

as chance...asserts defining  power

over chaos

in our lives

 

We

call it

‘free’ choice

in fig-leaf assertion

of egos need

assertive in defense

while on attack

at questions...questioning

fears we fear to raise

...or understand…

 

YES

we are presumably

perceptually at least

in control

not puppets

strung out in chorus

singing at a 'lords' behest'

or a lady...called luck

or that androgynous temptress

called hope against hope

 

We dance

in gay dalliance

with truth…so lost...in musical stupor

conscience paralyzed

for so much is beyond us

in this cannonade of life’s events

actions-reaction

ultimately…going to pot

seeking exit...in highs deliverance

from drowning in immerse

 

We relate

you and I

in bonds transcendental

labeled enemy or friend

victims…collaborators…perpetuators...of love

and hates collateral damage

in interact...dying

for an another…idea’s survival

some God's inviolate rules

as Devils play

 

...In a world that says...

in truth...I am

Maya’s illusion

...am I...me...

?