before that extinction, the blowing out
nay, that final merging into that ocean
of eternal life, with that unvarying
gazing of the un-setting sun
i refuse, now, to live with lies
and too simplistic issues
choosing rather to live
with unanswered questions
refusing, vehemently, to live in the cave
of my own prejudices, or a life imposed
on me, dreaming not dreams not mine
living not codes of my ancient ancestors
