A QUEST FOR MORE

By Marilyn Ossai

I sent my soul on a journey

A journey in search of the truth

To clear my doubts about living

A truth which only me should know

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A decade had passed, and yet it’s not back

I’ve waited and have lost hope

I really need it to return with answers

Answers that would shape my remaining existence

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I’m a bit confused. No! Completely confused

What do I stand to gain from it all?

Treading a certain path to keep my hands clean –

But has it done me any good yet?

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Should I just let it loose and live as I please?

Who knows if there will be any judgment at the end?

The thought of it all worries me greatly

That’s why I sent my soul on a journey

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Alas! It’s back – what a long wait!

What answers have you got? I asked

It came close and whispered in my ears

I, myself, am heaven and hell.