alive
or so convinced
yes, yes indeed
sniggeringly reaffirmed
an unconvincing conviction
but, really? really knowing?
so by how much? what is the measure?
because hopes challenge disappointments
and dreams do battle with tragedies
and all the while
bleeding passions, draining faith
sapping life
and drowning love
pushed to harried glances, inflections of a wiltering inner star
but pricey ignorances are not easily bought
not for all the value inherent in real, genuine essences
so what trueness left will not take flight of their devotions
and things of meaning and those who matter
will never be forgotten
all that gladdens will be joined
and congregated in witnessing
over and over
the Cynic’s death