it is quite simple
really
this world
and all its spinnings

joy
into            into
sorrow

clarity
into           into
madness

day
into           into
night

sooner or later
everyone’s flame
goes out
floating off
as we do
like slow ghosts
of smoke
in the end
all that matters
is that you find yourself
on one side
of the fence
or the other
no explanations
or apologies
needed