tainted

by the foolishness of truth.

a knowledge of conceit and

bitterness

festering within you,

yearning for presence. thus is

life.

a life led

by the impulse of one's

imagination.

disappointment then becomes

a sheer glimmer of

hope.

and so let

the irony overtake

you,

because that is how it is.

feel the gentle burning

touch

of an epiphany.

drunken stupor by glen koh