I cannot stop it

these words pour out of me

grabbing at a last chance of

earthly immortality


though I know it's foolish

though I know it's false

I fear becoming more myself

on the other side of this life


and seeing how small and pitiful

my earthly identity was

as if more accomplishment would correct

something already wrong


I talk a good game concerning eternity but that's it

I cannot stop it...



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