Enlightenment

All is mine
and mine is all.
I don't want a thing
and I feel so alone.
An orphan shadow falling onto fog.

I have everything
by mastering want.
An ultimate buddhist, or god.

I'm holy and hollow,
a lake vast and cool.
I've conquered my passion
and cast out the fuel.

...but life is fire.
I desire desire.

© Mark Sheeky. Permission is required for reproduction.