David Taylor - An Argument With My Self

I can think that if I want to.
Well yes you can.
And I can write that if I want to.
You have that freedom.
And if it is untrue or hurtful?
Then you will live with the consequences.
What are they?
The whole of mankind will be diminished in stature
because you are part of the whole.
And if it is true and nourishing?
Then the whole of mankind will be nourished,
you are not separate, not even in your thoughts.
So how do I stop the diminishing
and nourish myself?
Just stop believing you are separate.
And what if others are bound by untruth?
Surrendering what is not true here
releases them.

David Taylor

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