I remember when sleeplessness quelled the light, I could feel consciousness flicker like a candle dies, I should see The impossibility of human superposition, I would know nothing and be totality in This juxtaposition, The brain was in standby as I caught a glimpse of It without light; I choose not to to through That Door, May It haunt me evermore.
I shall explain why, I was reminded of something Alice's friend said: "Finally, they must agree that, if an opportunity to go over the threshold into death presents itself in the trance state, and they're tempted, for any reason, they are not to do so". Quite specific for a threat so vague (considering the common-sense rules which did precede).
I dare not declare said unscientific thoughts to be paltry to anything I believe in but I did experience an event detailed as a memory; And so I say, I stayed 'cause I was trippin' and far too afraid. You must let that emotion wash over this rational poem.
At present I don't believe in an afterlife (out of pessimistic optimism more than anything else). I was close to finding out but there was a chance I wouldn't come back.
Thank you Ann, (your words anchored me to this reality,) Your contribution to the world will remain invaluable. [Quote: Lines Eight to Ten from TiHKAL: The Continuation, P.255]
Psychonauts take heed, choice is yours, be well informed.