If what we're breathing in are the scents of sin, will it cause us all to choke? <br />If in the very end we've not made amends, will we really lose all hope? <br />I hope not. <br />Even though I've been warned, I don't seem to care anymore. <br />Is this bad? <br />You see these questions, but can you see the reasons I ask? <br />If I've been warned and I don't care, <br />Is this bad? <br /> <br />This ultimatum has no effect on the effects of the threats themselves. <br />What will happen after death if no one cares? <br />Vaguely, I can feel you, even though you're gone. <br />I hope you won't be watching me, but I'm pretty sure I'm wrong. <br />Shriveled Time hides inside its cave of safety. <br />Even though I've mourned, Time will always hate me. <br /> <br />If what we're seeking then, is to begin again, will it leave us all alone? <br />If on the long descent we've not changed within, will we really lose all hope? <br />I hope not. <br />Even though I've been warned, I don't seem to care anymore. <br />Is this bad? <br />You see these questions, but can you see the reasons I ask? <br />If I've been warned and I don't care, <br />Is this bad? <br /> <br />Don't look at me; I'm a stupid little hypocrite. <br />Asking questions while I claim to never care. <br />What will happen in the black if no one cares? <br />The weak-willed and minded can't stand excited, <br />Unless those who know, make known their own despair. <br />I think I hid all the answers deep, deep inside my mind. <br />But even if I tried, would it really matter what I'd find? <br /> <br />(Original: Unknown/Revised: 4-22-12)<br /><br />Shalyn Stachmus<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-found-my-lungs-on-the-shelf/
