The Steps of the Dead

As I look above the clouds,
I see a face out of no where.
They sky parts to show Nirvana's promise to the weak hearted.
A warrior from times past stands alert to guard the gate. An eager heart steps forth to with stand the test of time.

To fail is to seep into the depths of the earth to wander its surface.
To succeed is to be in Nirvana with those of love and strangth.

I am to walk forth for my test.
I no longer care either way.
Now in my failure of enlightenment,
I watch and wait forever of others who try to succeed.

       -Anna 3/11/97
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