Sometimes
helped by strong emotions
the shadow defeats the self
and takes over
re-member-s
his hidden ghost
putting her open soul
in the farthest corner
filled with anxiety
crying from irrational fear
like a canope
that lost the heart.
Then only poison
can manage him
let him fly hesitating
leaving the old house
with broken windows
unclosed doors.
After months
the heart returns
still death
until the self
breaks the stones
and laughs
silently.
About shibui
I am Dutch, 71 years young, married to a lovely Indonesian woman. Most of the time we are living in Bali. I am early retired as an educational psychologist and manager of social institutions. I have plenty of time now for old and new interests. I love serious stuff, like books about meditation or spirituality. But, "Why not", I asked myself, "More fun, exciting and humorous?" I hope to be able to share my interests with kindred people, to learn new things and get exciting ideas and inspiration.
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