Zen mode

machinations of life
exert a stranglehold 
as the noose tightens
we choose to vaporise
whence fate as may be
is rendered innocuous
thus in, within but not of
earth life play underway 
with our ego immanent 
presence transcendent 
           ~
we have the cake
and eat it too
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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