penumbra
The shadow spoke to the congregation
“It's all illusion
that world around us
is meaningless”
“It's in meaning that we mix
“We control the destiny of things.
“More than this temporary symphony
“I'm important
“I'm alive
“What's more is that this isn't about me
“It's about all of you
the shadow called out to all his fellows.
The onlookers smoky columns, flickering.
Vaudevillian eyes pulsing in agreement
Partially here, partially not
“We, are alive
“Those 'people'” his voice dripping with venom
“Are the 'them', the living...
“They don't even know HOW to live