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Alchemy Pt.2 :Self Observation

The tightness in my body hath returned
Could my peace of mind be in danger ?
I ask myself if animosity really comes from strangers , or from friends who reveal themselves to be strangers 

Could it be envy that I feel
Or a heartbreak?
An insidious distrust in the intentions of others that refuses to loosen it's invasive grip.
My mind is like a school child before a presentation 
It is pacing
Even though I know that With time all will be revealed ,anticipation has my heart racing 

Am I the problem 
Is my energy off
and if so how should I address it 
Is my ego hiding as the voice of reason?.
If that be the case I am ready to undress it . 
I should open up a scripture 
It'll paint a clearer picture 
Prayer is the remedy, Meditation the teacher 
If I Should find fault in myself , May God be my counsel, may he be my Preacher . 

Copyright © Sikolwethu Mthethwa | Year Posted 2026

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Date: 10/9/2026 3:20:00 AM

Acting as a continuation to my first offering , this piece explores that which I begin to find as I journey into the void.

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