Am I a liar?
What did I say?
I open my eyes and I look down from the sky
my body lies ravaged and torn on a beach
the waves are nearly reaching it

I never lied
I never did say anything
I close my eyes and I listen to some distant sound
it reaches me by some strange whispering in the wind
and I recall what sound it is

Am I dishonest?
when I choose not to say what is in my heart?
I return to the temple and start breathing again
I am filled with horror by the thought of living
I accuse myself for all misery

Am I regretful?
Yes and no. Yes and no.
I do not wish to say. For either answer would surely be a lie.
This fleeting life
Memories...

26 August