I met life

A prostitute, I met,

Was paid 60K for breaking the seal.

I paid her 4k… all I had to give.

A schizophrenic, I met,

Wouldn’t talk to her folks.

I made her laugh.

A friend, I met,

Promised to complete a nude for me.

We never met again.

A blind flautist, I met,

Played beautiful, lung-wrenching music.

I wouldn’t talk to him.

A painter, I met, went insane.

Shot himself in the chest.

I worship his lust for life still.

A boatman, I met, was scared of water.

I ferried him across the river.

Because he needed the fare.

An old man, I met, was afraid to die.

He was on a pilgrimage.

And I refused to join.

A saviour, I met, gave up his life.

He lived my life in my country.

I took him for granted.

A father, I met, was scared

Of his daughter in love.

I let her go.

A woman, I met, set me free.

No hang ups, said she.

I flew away.

To her outstretched arms.
To this addiction called life.