A thought

A friend I knew
Once wrote in a letter
'Happiness or relief?
Which is better?

In a state so complete
It consumes you,
Detunes you,
Makes thought obsolete
And pierces right through you.

Can I have both?
I, thinking, replied

No
He sighed.

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Comments

SundaysChild | November 26, 2010 - 20:36

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.