a natural state of perception

acknowledging

that possible

negative truth

of our universe



behind its mask

lies that face of decay

hiding

always ready



paranoia declares

the end result

of all eventuality

is death



intimacy with death

the essence of creative thinking

fuels our passion

tending not to be life-affirming

rather, a

negative potential



taking to its logical conclusion

life in its abundance

that’s the secret

to life eternal

paranoia

that’s how we do it

© 2017 michael d emmerich