presumptions.

Presumptions
are  d a n g e r o u s .

Like monsters luring in darkness.

They attack
when you are  d e f e n s e l e s s .

They  t e m p t  you
to lose grip on reality.

They  b l i n d  you
when you are pompous.

Once you realise the truth

mind and reality in  d i s s o n a n c e
you squirm like a child
who's afraid of the darkness.

You try
to hang on to your ego

yet

can't help but plagued
by self-destructive  g u i l t .


- f.s.

Ethereal Oil Paintings by Meghan Howland painting birds