Today I wish to be dead
But that does not mean anything
For the wish is fervent and constant
Minute after minute
Day after day
It has moods that waxes and wanes
When things are worse it gains strength
When things are better it fades a little
But it’s still there
Wish upon wish
To be, to do, to spread good
To love
Competing interests
For quiet, for end, for death
For good, for love, for joy
If only the world would stop
Stop for one cycle around the sun
Stop hoarding, stop collecting, stop killing
Just stop.
Let’s collect stories instead
To share our words, our experiences, our souls
Our vision, our dreams, our art
Today I wish to be dead
But so too did I yesterday
As will I tomorrow
But yet, I remain
