The Self

In the light it cannot hide
Separation from self on the inside
Filled with a fiery persistence
Recognizing myself in nonexistence
The path is thin and distinct
Right and wrong are long extinct
Following the world's credo
Only develops a growing ego
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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September 4, 2016 at 7:42 PM
deep Eric, loved it :)-luloo
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