If my mind had not been infected

by teachings of those
society held
in respect and awe
who were absolutely
sure

if they had not filled
my brain
with their claims

if they had allowed
the others
to do
the same

how would i think
today

after i discovered
much was not so
there were no demons
beckoning my soul

how would my life be
why are
they convicted
to their cause

the words they taught
hide in the corners
of my mind

and will likely
never
disappear

have they no soul
they who refuse to know

what truth has uncovered
in the matter of soul

if they really were
concerned with our souls

they would not refuse
truth to be told

bouzouki’s contribution……

I wonder how I found the path I have taken?
Do you think anyone would desire this?
When there is nothing to compare
Can you accept what is there?

Words mean nothing if you can’t hear,
If you don’t listen
Its not clear
and there is something amiss.

I saw the largest elephant in the room today
but I didn’t talk about it.