The Life

extravagant thoughts fade away

normal feelings feel so strange

there’s no angst

no individuals to blame

step out of the masses—checkmate

on to another game

the storyline’s approved

“this guy’s insane!”

why won’t we admit

our haunted history hangs

onto omniscient power

strengthened by hate?

i turn to art

an authentic escape

three eyes focused

it’s books i crave

for knowledge

and learning

listen close

i’ll explain

reading—our greatest resource

will always remain