"I'm Never alone
I'm alone all the time," says The voice out of nowhere.
I'm sitting reading by myself in the woods.
I'm not sure if The voice is recurring radio waves or there is actually a being talking to me.
I look up into a clear blue sky.
I look around.
There is no one around.
"The answer is simple
The question not so attainable," The voice says
"What?" I question a little antagonistically
"Have I found Eden
Or Am I lost?
Have I succeeded or failed?
Is this the end or the beginning?
Am I dreaming or being dreamt?" The voice says pondering.
"What?' I question again, "this is nonsensical you're the one asking these Zen questions that can't be answered."
"I can answer them," says The voice.
"The answer to each one of those questions is both."
"Think about it," says The voice.
"Okay," I say.
"Wait!" I interrupt, "Don't leave yet!"
"Okay," The voice says calmly.
"What is the secret to happiness?" I ask The voice.
For a second I think The voice is going to say being wet and warm, but that is not The voice's response.
"Sadness," The voice says plainly.
And then The voice is gone.
And I am sad.
And happy.

 © Joseph DeMarco

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