In all this room -
there is silence.
Chaotic silence – contained
in a million thoughts. That
zip like light behind these lost eyes.
I may seem distant; arrogant – though
in the company of those I keep -
I am humbled.
Deliver me from those -
purposeless beings who seek;
to satisfy an endless appetite.
If it is before such -
that I seem wise;
I ask forgiveness.
With such beings I needn’t compare;
for wisdom needn’t step down to them.
In my own eyes – and yours
I will be judged.
Judge me not; by what I own
But by my thoughts – and how I love.
Judge me well; for if -
I have not attained that wisdom;
It is only so I could learn from thee.
