Gallows

Drama’s gone with self undone,

nothing to fight or fear.

As wayward goes both friend and foe,

silence is all that’s here.

To find that peace, let go of “me” —

it’s not for the one who seeks.

Let that self die and fall aside…

this grace is for the meek.

Fear and shadows, restless gallows,

your head is on the block.

Freedom within will only open

to that One who knocks.

You cannot bring a single thing

through the gateless gate…

Especially your cherished “me”.

Did you fall for the switch and bait?

It may seem absurd to leave the herd

and kill the self for Truth…

until you’re aware that it was never there —

it’s the ultimate cosmic dupe.